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Sparks from the Spirit: From Science to Innovation, Development, and Sustainability - Hardcover

Yuthavong, Yongyuth

 
9789814774574: Sparks from the Spirit: From Science to Innovation, Development, and Sustainability
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 981477457X ISBN 13: 9789814774574
Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

The sparks from the spirit of science include not only new knowledge but also innovations, the major ingredients of development and sustainability. This book creates an understanding of science and its role in innovation and sustainable development and points out unfilled gaps in human development. It highlights opportunities for societies to overcome obstacles in development. The book is written in an easy-to-understand manner, avoiding technical jargon, and contains case studies, practical examples, and historical perspectives. It is intended for a general, especially young readership and will appeal to those curious about the nature of science and its benefits, together with its possible pitfalls.

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About the Author

Yongyuth Yuthavong studied chemistry in the UK and worked at Mahidol University, Thailand. He received the Outstanding Scientist of Thailand award and the Nikkei Asia Prize for Science, Technology and Innovation from the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Japan, for his work on malaria and antimalarials. He was the first president of the Thailand National Science and Technology Development Agency, former Minister of Science and Technology, and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand.

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Publisher
Jenny Stanford Publishing
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
981477457X
ISBN 13 
9789814774574
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
285