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Economics of Big Science
Essays by Leading Scientists and Policymakers
Av Hans Peter Beck, Panagiotis Charitos
Inbunden, 2020
551 kr
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The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures.Investment in science – whether in education and training or through public funding for developing …
Economics of Big Science
Essays by Leading Scientists and Policymakers
Av Hans Peter Beck, Panagiotis Charitos
Häftad, 2021
1098 kr
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The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures.Investment in science – whether in education and training or through public funding for developing …
Economics of Big Science 2.0
Essays by Leading Scientists and Policymakers
Av Johannes Gutleber, Panagiotis Charitos
Inbunden, 2024
551 kr
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The second volume of open access essays builds upon the success of the initial installment, "The Economics of Big Science (© 2021, 978-3-030-52390-9, Open Access book as well)," delving deeper into the tangible socio-economic value generated by fundamental science missions and elucidating the …
Economics of Big Science 2.0
Essays by Leading Scientists and Policymakers
Av Johannes Gutleber, Panagiotis Charitos
Häftad, 2025
442 kr
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The second volume of open access essays builds upon the success of the initial installment, "The Economics of Big Science (© 2021, 978-3-030-52390-9, Open Access book as well)," delving deeper into the tangible socio-economic value generated by fundamental science missions and elucidating the …
How We Got Tired of Experts: Why Science Struggles to Inform Policy
Av Roger Jacobs
Inbunden, 2026
1643 kr
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This book enables readers to dissect ongoing and future controversies in science-informed policy, providing a comprehensive understanding of how consensus is built—or thwarted. By analyzing the role and behavior of scientists in society, the book offers a toolkit for interpreting current events and …
Convergence of Knowledge, Technology and Society
Beyond Convergence of Nano-Bio-Info-Cognitive Technologies
Av Mihail C. Roco, William S. Bainbridge m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
2188 kr
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This volume aims to document the most important worldwide accomplishments in converging knowledge and technology, including converging platforms, methods of convergence, societal implications, and governance in the last ten years. Convergence in knowledge, technology, and society is the …
Biotechnology in Africa
Emergence, Initiatives and Future
Av Florence Wambugu, Daniel Kamanga
Inbunden, 2014
1098 kr
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In this book, Florence Wambugu and Daniel Kamanga of Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International bring together expert African authorities to critique various biotechnology initiatives and project future developments in the field in Africa. For the first time, African voices from …
Stem Cell Engineering
A WTEC Global Assessment
Av Robert M. Nerem, Jeanne Loring m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
1128 kr
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This book describes a global assessment of stem cell engineering research, achieved through site visits by a panel of experts to leading institutes, followed by dedicated workshops. The assessment made clear that engineers and the engineering approach with its quantitative, system-based thinking …
Physical Sciences and Engineering Advances in Life Sciences and Oncology
A WTEC Global Assessment
Av Paul Janmey, Daniel Fletcher m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
1128 kr
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This book presents an Assessment of Physical Sciences and Engineering Advances in Life Sciences and Oncology (APHELION) by a panel of experts. It covers the status and trends of applying physical sciences and engineering principles to oncology research in leading laboratories and organizations in …
Buildings for Advanced Technology
Av Ahmad Soueid, E. Clayton Teague m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
1098 kr
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This book deals with the design and construction of buildings for nanoscale science and engineering research. The information provided in this book is useful for designing and constructing buildings for such advanced technologies as nanotechnology, nanoelectronics and biotechnology. The book …
Global Perspectives of Nanoscience and Engineering Education
Av Kurt Winkelmann, Bharat Bhushan
Inbunden, 2016
1098 kr
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This book presents the perspectives of nanotechnology educators from around the world. Experts present the pressing challenges of teaching nanoscience and engineering to students in all levels of education, postsecondary and informal environments. The book was inspired by the 2014 NSF workshop for …
Convergence of Knowledge, Technology and Society
Beyond Convergence of Nano-Bio-Info-Cognitive Technologies
Av Mihail C. Roco, William S. Bainbridge m. fl.
Häftad, 2017
2188 kr
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This volume aims to document the most important worldwide accomplishments in converging knowledge and technology, including converging platforms, methods of convergence, societal implications, and governance in the last ten years. Convergence in knowledge, technology, and society is the …
Physical Sciences and Engineering Advances in Life Sciences and Oncology
A WTEC Global Assessment
Av Paul Janmey, Daniel Fletcher m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
1128 kr
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This book presents an Assessment of Physical Sciences and Engineering Advances in Life Sciences and Oncology (APHELION) by a panel of experts. It covers the status and trends of applying physical sciences and engineering principles to oncology research in leading laboratories and organizations in …
Stem Cell Engineering
A WTEC Global Assessment
Av Robert M. Nerem, Jeanne Loring m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
1128 kr
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This book describes a global assessment of stem cell engineering research, achieved through site visits by a panel of experts to leading institutes, followed by dedicated workshops. The assessment made clear that engineers and the engineering approach with its quantitative, system-based thinking …
Biotechnology in Africa
Emergence, Initiatives and Future
Av Florence Wambugu, Daniel Kamanga
Häftad, 2016
1098 kr
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In this book, Florence Wambugu and Daniel Kamanga of Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International bring together expert African authorities to critique various biotechnology initiatives and project future developments in the field in Africa. For the first time, African voices from …
Buildings for Advanced Technology
Av Ahmad Soueid, E. Clayton Teague m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
877 kr
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This book deals with the design and construction of buildings for nanoscale science and engineering research. The information provided in this book is useful for designing and constructing buildings for such advanced technologies as nanotechnology, nanoelectronics and biotechnology. The book …
Global Perspectives of Nanoscience and Engineering Education
Av Kurt Winkelmann, Bharat Bhushan
Häftad, 2018
1098 kr
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This book presents the perspectives of nanotechnology educators from around the world. Experts present the pressing challenges of teaching nanoscience and engineering to students in all levels of education, postsecondary and informal environments. The book was inspired by the 2014 NSF workshop for …
Hiroshima to Fukushima
Biohazards of Radiation
Inbunden, 2013
1425 kr
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Set against a backdrop of the recent disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, "Hiroshima to Fukushima" examines the issue of radiation safety. The author provides important and accurate scientific information about the radioactive substances arising from nuclear power plants and weapons, …
Risks of Nuclear Energy Technology
Safety Concepts of Light Water Reactors
Av Günter Kessler, Anke Veser m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
1098 kr
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The book analyses the risks of nuclear power stations. The security concept of reactors is explained. Measures against the spread of radioactivity after a severe accident, accidents of core melting and a possible crash of an air plane on reactor containment are discussed. The book covers three …
Hiroshima to Fukushima
Biohazards of Radiation
Häftad, 2016
1425 kr
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Set against a backdrop of the recent disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, "Hiroshima to Fukushima" examines the issue of radiation safety. The author provides important and accurate scientific information about the radioactive substances arising from nuclear power plants and weapons, …
Risks of Nuclear Energy Technology
Safety Concepts of Light Water Reactors
Av Günter Kessler, Anke Veser m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
1026 kr
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The book analyses the risks of nuclear power stations. The security concept of reactors is explained. Measures against the spread of radioactivity after a severe accident, accidents of core melting and a possible crash of an air plane on reactor containment are discussed. The book covers three …
Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020
Retrospective and Outlook
Av Mihail C. Roco, Chad A. Mirkin m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
1643 kr
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This volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the global scientific, technological, and societal impact of nanotechnology since 2000, and explores the opportunities and research directions in the next decade to 2020. The vision for the future of nanotechnology presented here draws on …
Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020
Retrospective and Outlook
Av Mihail C. Roco, Chad A. Mirkin m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
1643 kr
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This volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the global scientific, technological, and societal impact of nanotechnology since 2000, and explores the opportunities and research directions in the next decade to 2020. The vision for the future of nanotechnology presented here draws on …
Calling Taikong: A Strategy Report and Study of China's Future Space Science Missions
Av Ji Wu
Inbunden, 2018
1098 kr
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This book describes the status quo of space science in China, details the scientific questions to be addressed by the Chinese space science community in 2016-2030, and proposes key strategic goals, space science programs and missions, the roadmap and implementation approaches. Further, it explores …
Calling Taikong: A Strategy Report and Study of China's Future Space Science Missions
Av Ji Wu
Häftad, 2018
1098 kr
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This book describes the status quo of space science in China, details the scientific questions to be addressed by the Chinese space science community in 2016-2030, and proposes key strategic goals, space science programs and missions, the roadmap and implementation approaches. Further, it explores …
