Impact of Science on Society, The [Paperback]

Isaac Asimov (Author), N. A. S. A. (Author), et al. (Author)

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Publication Date: June 16, 2005

CONTENTS: Foreword, The Legacy of Science, James Burke, Accomplishments of Science by the Year 2000, Jules Bergman, Our Future in the Cosmos---Computers, Isaac Asimov, Our Future in the Cosmos---Space, Isaac Asimov,

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: University Press of the Pacific (June 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410224376
• ISBN-13: 978-1410224378
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,690,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts about the legacy and the future direction of science & civilization, January 14, 2010

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Rajeev Pokkyarath (Bangalore, India) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Impact of Science on Society, The (Paperback)

This is part of a lecture series sponsored by NASA during it's 25th anniversary celebration. You have Isaac Asimov talking about computers and space stations while Burke and Bergman talks about the legacy of science and where we we are headed. These are extemporaneous speeches, so you won't see a structured explanation about the evolution and effect of science on society. Burke talks about paradigm shifts, Bergman tries to identify where we might be in 2000 (he gave this speech in '83) and a bunch of concerns such as, US not producing as many scientists and engineers as other countries (oh...so this concern is around for some time now!) and how MBA's get more money and get valued higher than engineers and scientists (I do agree with him on this point...25 yrs hence the MBA hype has only grown further). What you may possibly get by reading this is the perspective that existed during that time.