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Within the last few generations, our world has been shaped by technological change enabled by scientific advances. This is particularly evident to the baby boomer generation, who have lived through and witnessed huge changes in society over the course of their lifetimes. Although many have little education in science, or have forgotten what they learned in high school, they understand that science has exerted a fundamental impact on society during their lives, and will continue to exert a huge effect throughout the lives of their children and grandchildren. This book applies basic scientific concepts to explain key developments that have steered the course of human society, and continue to do so. It represents a distilled essence of what the author learned or figured out during graduate study in physical chemistry; a career as a laboratory chemist, scientific writer, a government technical adviser specialising in energy projects, and Manager of an Energy Information Centre; and setting up and operating a government programme to fund development of energy and water-saving technology. This experience provided both a broad understanding of scientific principles and practical experience applying scientific approaches to address major issues facing humanity. It was an ideal background for the author to teach a course Science and the Big Issues of Our Time at the University of the Third Age (U3A) in Brisbane, Australia. This book conveys the content of that course. Students in the course represent a diverse group of seniors. Most have little science education but, as a group, they bring to class about 2,000 years of life experience and wisdom. They have lived through an extraordinary period in human history, and witnessed some of the most exciting and challenging events that brought society to where it is today (for better or worse). Many have limited knowledge of mathematics, but they expect thorough and rigorous explanations that they can understand. They have no incentive or interest in getting an educational qualification or certificate, and U3A doesn't provide any. They enrol and come to class to satisfy their interest. They, and hopefully many others, are seeking to understand how our world came to be, and what are the choices for the future. This book aims to meet that need, and should be of interest to readers of all generations.
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Publisher
Martin Gellender
ISBN-13
9780646936802
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225848283
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Publication Year
2015
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Technology
Number of Pages
166 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Science and the Big Issues of Our Time: The science of how our world came to be, and our choices for the future
Type
Textbook
Format
Paperback
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Item Height
297 mm
Item Weight
549 g
Item Width
210 mm
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- i***o (6236)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOnly part of the order arrived. As soon as the seller was informed, they found the problem and rectified it. What did arrive was well packaged. Quick dispatch. Arrived in pristine condition, brand new and sealed. Exactly as described. Great communication. Fantastic value. Thank You.
- e***4 (77)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseAs described and it plays well. I was impressed by the original speed of delivery but was sent the wrong record which I returned and the second time it was sent out was slightly slower but only a matter of days. I think I was expecting a little bit of compensation, I think I am very generous with my own sales but I would definitely recommend the seller, I have bought from them in the past too and will definitely use them again. Excellent communication and a well packaged product. Well done allPowers That Be - Planet Rock / Funky Planet - Used Vinyl Record 12" - U1362z (#375875404154)
- p***i (496)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseReceived safe and sound, thank you. The packaging was sensible and protected the item as required without being eccentric. The item was just as described by the seller and will add value to my collection. Very happy thank you and happy to recommend the seller too.