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- The Survival Nexus: Science, Technology, and World Affairs
- Subject
- Sociology / General, History
- ISBN
- 9780190946265
- Subject Area
- Science, Social Science
- Publication Name
- Survival Nexus : Science, Technology, and World Affairs
- Item Length
- 6.5 in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.5 in
- Item Width
- 9.5 in
- Item Weight
- 23.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 360 Pages
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Technology and science can enable us to create a richer, healthier, sustainable, and equitable world, but they can also lead to global disaster. After all, human technical, political, economic, business, and ethical decisions determine the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations... In this book, Charles Weiss explores the intertwining of science, technology, and world affairs that affects everything from climate change and global health to cybersecurity, biotechnology, and geoengineering. Compact and readable, the book ties together ideas and experiences arising from a broad range of diverse issues, ranging from the structure of the energy economy to the future of work and the freedom of the internet. The Survival Nexus highlights opportunities to mobilize science and technology for a better world through technological innovations that address global health, poverty, and hunger. It alerts the reader to the Earth-in-the balance risks stemming from the decline in the international cooperation that once kept the dangers of pandemics, climate change, and nuclear war in check. It warns of the challenge to democracies from the multi-faceted global information and cyber-wars being waged by authoritarian powers. Central to the global problems it explores are questions of basic ethics: how much are people willing to respect scientific facts, to act today to forestall long-run dangers, and to ensure equitable sharing of the benefits, costs, and risks arising from advances in science and technology.Weiss clearly explains the technical principles underlying these issues, showcasing why scientists, policy makers, and citizens everywhere need to understand how the mix of science and technology with politics, economics, business, ethics, law, communications, psychology, and culture will shape our future. This important nexus underpins issues critical to human survival that are overlooked in the broader context of world affairs.
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0190946261
ISBN-13
9780190946265
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25050014030
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Survival Nexus : Science, Technology, and World Affairs
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Sociology / General, History
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Social Science
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6.5 in
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Width
9.5 in
Item Weight
23.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
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2021-016619
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Scholarly & Professional
Lc Classification Number
Hm846.W45 2021
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"In this wise, magisterial overview of the intersection of science, technology, and world affairs, Charles Weiss shows why this nexus has become the dominant force affecting the future of humanity and our planet. I wish I had been able to read this book when I started out on my career in science policy and science diplomacy. The author's passion and humanity will be an inspiration to people everywhere who want to make the world a better place." -- E. William Colglazier, Former Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State and Former Executive Officer of the National Academy "Charles Weiss, the first science and technology adviser of the World Bank, points out that the new ongoing scientific and technological revolution cannot rely on serendipity regarding its consequences as it happened in the past. In this book, he proposes a recipe for a 'Survival Nexus,' where cooperation among nations and ethical considerations are essential." -- José Goldemberg, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Brazil, "Professor Weiss provides a thorough and authoritive analysis of the issues of S and T and their societal impacts, and sounds the alarm calling for international attention to these issues. This important work, authoritatively and comprehensively focussed on the existential issues of S, T, and S, deserves to be widely read and be listened to and acted upon by international decision makers." -- Sidney Passman, Former Director of the UNESCO Division of Scientific Research and Director of the UNESCO Journal Impact "Calamity is hard to face, but Weiss helps us do that. If pandemics or nuclear war do not get us, climate disruption will reach the tipping point and human society will never be the same. But Weiss shows us political tipping points as well, the ways our decision systems could still save us if we push them hard enough. As he writes, "the problem is that we are running out of time." After you read this book, you will be ready to act DS quickly." -- Susan Cozzens, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology "In this wise, magisterial overview of the intersection of science, technology, and world affairs, Charles Weiss shows why this nexus has become the dominant force affecting the future of humanity and our planet. I wish I had been able to read this book when I started out on my career in science policy and science diplomacy. The author's passion and humanity will be an inspiration to people everywhere who want to make the world a better place." -- E. William Colglazier, Former Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State and Former Executive Officer of the National Academy "Charles Weiss, the first science and technology adviser of the World Bank, points out that the new ongoing scientific and technological revolution cannot rely on serendipity regarding its consequences as it happened in the past. In this book, he proposes a recipe for a 'Survival Nexus,' where cooperation among nations and ethical considerations are essential." -- José Goldemberg, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Brazil, "Charles Weiss' new book tells a powerful series of technology policy stories in remarkable depth, yet they are also highly accessible and readable, a rare combination. The book is unusual -- there nothing quite like it that I've seen in that pulls together technology strands and traditional policy territory." -- William B. Bonvillian, Co-author of Structuring an Energy Technology Revolution "Professor Weiss provides a thorough and authoritive analysis of the issues of S and T and their societal impacts, and sounds the alarm calling for international attention to these issues. This important work, authoritatively and comprehensively focussed on the existential issues of S, T, and S, deserves to be widely read and be listened to and acted upon by international decision makers." -- Sidney Passman, Former Director of the UNESCO Division of Scientific Research and Director of the UNESCO Journal Impact "Calamity is hard to face, but Weiss helps us do that. If pandemics or nuclear war do not get us, climate disruption will reach the tipping point and human society will never be the same. But Weiss shows us political tipping points as well, the ways our decision systems could still save us if we push them hard enough. As he writes, "the problem is that we are running out of time." After you read this book, you will be ready to act DS quickly." -- Susan Cozzens, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology "In this wise, magisterial overview of the intersection of science, technology, and world affairs, Charles Weiss shows why this nexus has become the dominant force affecting the future of humanity and our planet. I wish I had been able to read this book when I started out on my career in science policy and science diplomacy. The author's passion and humanity will be an inspiration to people everywhere who want to make the world a better place." -- E. William Colglazier, Former Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State and Former Executive Officer of the National Academy "Charles Weiss, the first science and technology adviser of the World Bank, points out that the new ongoing scientific and technological revolution cannot rely on serendipity regarding its consequences as it happened in the past. In this book, he proposes a recipe for a 'Survival Nexus,' where cooperation among nations and ethical considerations are essential." -- José Goldemberg, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Brazil, "Charles Weiss' new book tells a powerful series of technology policy stories in remarkable depth, yet they are also highly accessible and readable, a rare combination. The book is unusual -- there nothing quite like it that I've seen in that pulls together technology strands and traditional policy territory." -- William B. Bonvillian, Co-author of Structuring an Energy Technology Revolution"Professor Weiss provides a thorough and authoritive analysis of the issues of S and T and their societal impacts, and sounds the alarm calling for international attention to these issues. This important work, authoritatively and comprehensively focussed on the existential issues of S, T, and S, deserves to be widely read and be listened to and acted upon by international decision makers." -- Sidney Passman, Former Director of the UNESCO Division of Scientific Research and Director of the UNESCO Journal Impact"Calamity is hard to face, but Weiss helps us do that. If pandemics or nuclear war do not get us, climate disruption will reach the tipping point and human society will never be the same. But Weiss shows us political tipping points as well, the ways our decision systems could still save us if we push them hard enough. As he writes, "the problem is that we are running out of time." After you read this book, you will be ready to act - quickly." -- Susan Cozzens, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology"Charles Weiss, the first science and technology adviser of the World Bank, points out that the new ongoing scientific and technological revolution cannot rely on serendipity regarding its consequences as it happened in the past. In this book, he proposes a recipe for a 'Survival Nexus,' where cooperation among nations and ethical considerations are essential." -- Jos'e Goldemberg, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Brazil, "Charles Weiss' new book tells a powerful series of technology policy stories in remarkable depth, yet they are also highly accessible and readable, a rare combination. The book is unusual -- there nothing quite like it that I've seen in that pulls together technology strands and traditional policy territory." -- William B. Bonvillian, Co-author of Structuring an Energy Technology Revolution"Professor Weiss provides a thorough and authoritive analysis of the issues of S and T and their societal impacts, and sounds the alarm calling for international attention to these issues. This important work, authoritatively and comprehensively focussed on the existential issues of S, T, and S, deserves to be widely read and be listened to and acted upon by international decision makers." -- Sidney Passman, Former Director of the UNESCO Division of Scientific Research and Director of the UNESCO Journal Impact"Calamity is hard to face, but Weiss helps us do that. If pandemics or nuclear war do not get us, climate disruption will reach the tipping point and human society will never be the same. But Weiss shows us political tipping points as well, the ways our decision systems could still save us if we push them hard enough. As he writes, "the problem is that we are running out of time." After you read this book, you will be ready to act 'e" quickly." -- Susan Cozzens, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology"Charles Weiss, the first science and technology adviser of the World Bank, points out that the new ongoing scientific and technological revolution cannot rely on serendipity regarding its consequences as it happened in the past. In this book, he proposes a recipe for a 'Survival Nexus,' where cooperation among nations and ethical considerations are essential." -- Jos'e Goldemberg, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Brazil, "Charles Weiss' new book tells a powerful series of technology policy stories in remarkable depth, yet they are also highly accessible and readable, a rare combination. The book is unusual -- there nothing quite like it that I've seen in that pulls together technology strands and traditional policy territory." -- William B. Bonvillian, Co-author of Structuring an Energy Technology Revolution"Professor Weiss provides a thorough and authoritive analysis of the issues of S and T and their societal impacts, and sounds the alarm calling for international attention to these issues. This important work, authoritatively and comprehensively focussed on the existential issues of S, T, and S, deserves to be widely read and be listened to and acted upon by international decision makers." -- Sidney Passman, Former Director of the UNESCO Division of Scientific Research and Director of the UNESCO Journal Impact"Calamity is hard to face, but Weiss helps us do that. If pandemics or nuclear war do not get us, climate disruption will reach the tipping point and human society will never be the same. But Weiss shows us political tipping points as well, the ways our decision systems could still save us if we push them hard enough. As he writes, "the problem is that we are running out of time." After you read this book, you will be ready to act - quickly." -- Susan Cozzens, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology"Charles Weiss, the first science and technology adviser of the World Bank, points out that the new ongoing scientific and technological revolution cannot rely on serendipity regarding its consequences as it happened in the past. In this book, he proposes a recipe for a 'Survival Nexus,' where cooperation among nations and ethical considerations are essential." -- Jos´e Goldemberg, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Brazil, "Calamity is hard to face, but Weiss helps us do that. If pandemics or nuclear war do not get us, climate disruption will reach the tipping point and human society will never be the same. But Weiss shows us political tipping points as well, the ways our decision systems could still save us if we push them hard enough. As he writes, "the problem is that we are running out of time." After you read this book, you will be ready to act DS quickly." -- Susan Cozzens, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology "In this wise, magisterial overview of the intersection of science, technology, and world affairs, Charles Weiss shows why this nexus has become the dominant force affecting the future of humanity and our planet. I wish I had been able to read this book when I started out on my career in science policy and science diplomacy. The author's passion and humanity will be an inspiration to people everywhere who want to make the world a better place." -- E. William Colglazier, Former Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State and Former Executive Officer of the National Academy "Charles Weiss, the first science and technology adviser of the World Bank, points out that the new ongoing scientific and technological revolution cannot rely on serendipity regarding its consequences as it happened in the past. In this book, he proposes a recipe for a 'Survival Nexus,' where cooperation among nations and ethical considerations are essential." -- José Goldemberg, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Brazil, "Charles Weiss' new book tells a powerful series of technology policy stories in remarkable depth, yet they are also highly accessible and readable, a rare combination. The book is unusual -- there nothing quite like it that I've seen in that pulls together technology strands and traditional policy territory." -- William B. Bonvillian, Co-author of Structuring an Energy Technology Revolution"Professor Weiss provides a thorough and authoritive analysis of the issues of S and T and their societal impacts, and sounds the alarm calling for international attention to these issues. This important work, authoritatively and comprehensively focussed on the existential issues of S, T, and S, deserves to be widely read and be listened to and acted upon by international decision makers." -- Sidney Passman, Former Director of the UNESCO Division of Scientific Research and Director of the UNESCO Journal Impact"Calamity is hard to face, but Weiss helps us do that. If pandemics or nuclear war do not get us, climate disruption will reach the tipping point and human society will never be the same. But Weiss shows us political tipping points as well, the ways our decision systems could still save us if we push them hard enough. As he writes, "the problem is that we are running out of time." After you read this book, you will be ready to act - quickly." -- Susan Cozzens, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology"Charles Weiss, the first science and technology adviser of the World Bank, points out that the new ongoing scientific and technological revolution cannot rely on serendipity regarding its consequences as it happened in the past. In this book, he proposes a recipe for a 'Survival Nexus,' where cooperation among nations and ethical considerations are essential." -- José Goldemberg, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Brazil
Table of Content
Preface Chapter 1: Introduction: Science, Technology, and Survival Chapter 2: Stratospheric Ozone: A Success with Complications Chapter 3: Climate Disruption, Not Just Global Warming Chapter 4: How Do We Address Climate Disruption? Chapter 5: Nuclear Issues: Civilization in the Balance Chapter 6: Global Health: Security and Inequality Chapter 7: Globalization and the Burden of Disease Chapter 8: The Internet and Social Media: Euphoria and Repression Chapter 9: Cyberwarfare and Cybersecurity Chapter 10: Frugal Innovations for the "Bottom of the Pyramid" Chapter 11: Jobs, Productivity, and Inequality: Up the Down Escalators in Manufacturing Chapter 12: New Technologies, New Issues: Gene Drivers and Geoengineering Chapter 13: Playing with Fire Acknowledgments Index
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