Research Catalog

Title

Science, technology, innovation, and society : the African perspectives and experiences : proceedings of the national symposium in commemoration of the Scientific Revival Day of Africa, 29th-30th June, 2006 / editor, Bernard O. Aduda.

Author

National Workshop on Science and Technology Capacity in the Framework of the MDGs (2006)

Publication

Nairobi : Kenya National Academy of Sciences, ©2006.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Aduda, Bernard O.
• Kenya National Academy of Sciences.

Description

viii, 115 pages : illustrations, maps; 24 cm

Subject

• Science > Social aspects > Africa > Congresses
• Technology > Social aspects > Africa > Congresses
• Science > Social aspects
• Technology > Social aspects
• Africa

Genre/Form

Conference papers and proceedings.

Note

• "National Workshop on Science and Technology Capacity in the Framework of the MDGs"--P. vii.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

• The role of science and technology in modern society / David Wasawo (p. 1-6). -- Basic and applied sciences interaction : "life is just a matter of physics and chemistry." / Joseph O Malo (p. 7-12). -- The contribution of space science and techology to the improvement of the quality of life / Paul Baki (p. 13-20). -- Appropriate technology : a potential route to poverty alleviation / Raphael Munavu (p. 21-26). -- Interactive communication technology : going beyond the conventional to meet Africa's MDG's / Madara Ogot (p. 27-33).
• Interactive learning in education / Anthony J Rodrigues (p. 34-40). -- Hydroelectric power in Kenya / Sospeter Mbogo (p. 41-44). -- Solar energy / Bernard O Aduda (p. 45-49). -- Windpower : assessment and utilization / Christopher Oludhe (p. 50-62). -- The sun is our ultimate energy and matrial source : we will use it / paul Mdalut (p. 63-70). -- Some enfironmental challenges which face Kenya / Ratemo Michieka (p. 71-76). -- Air pollution and clearn technology : a case for metal emissions abatement / Philip Mwabe (p. 77-81). -- Desertification and environmental management / J.K Nganga (p. 82-85). -- Water, water not found everywhere, and when found it may not be fit for drinking / Shem Wandiga (p. 86-95). -- Potential of Kenyan medicinal plants in Malaria control / Jacob O Midiwo (p. 96-102). -- Lifestyle and disease / E Ogola (p.103-104). -- Avian influenza : bird flu / Eric Mitema (p. 104-107). -- Sciene and technology policy / Shem Wandiga (p. 108-109).

LCCN

2008349773

OCLC

• ocn298669812
• 298669812
• SCSB-1521230

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library