9781330468708 - Science and the Nation (Classic Reprint) von Seward, A. C. (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the relationship between theoretical scientific research and its practical applications, emphasizing the crucial role of scientific discovery in driving technological advancements. The author illustrates this connection with compelling examples from various scientific fields, demonstrating how seemingly abstract research has led to significant industrial and societal benefits. By tracing the historical development of science and technology, the author challenges the notion that scientific discoveries are simply stumbled upon, highlighting instead the painstaking process of research, experimentation, and collaboration that leads to breakthroughs. The book emphasizes the importance of nurturing scientific research, not only for its immediate outcomes but also for its potential to shape the future. It argues that societal well-being and economic prosperity are deeply intertwined with the advancement of scientific knowledge and its translation into practical uses. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.