Science, technology and the global society
This proceedings volume includes 20 papers presented at the forum plenary sessions. Speakers for the two-day conference included leaders in science, technology, industry, government, and the humanities from Russia, Germany, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and India, as well as the U.S. The major theme for the forum was new research approaches and new mechanisms of international cooperation required for the problems global society will face in the 21st century. Individual topics addressed include: the value of science; science and technology in society; the conquest of disease; research and development of long-term energy technologies; science in the Russian Federation; education and research issues; public-private partnerships; political issues; and science in developing countries.
- Research Organization:
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-96ER35515
- OSTI ID:
- 508141
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9603248--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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