The survival nexus : science, technology, and world affairs / Charles Weiss.
The impact of science and technology on world affairs is shaped by politics, economics, business, ethics, law, psychology, and culture. This nexus is a neglected aspect of international affairs. It cuts across and unites diverse issues critical to human survival: climate change, global health, nucle...
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Language: | English |
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2021.
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Summary: | The impact of science and technology on world affairs is shaped by politics, economics, business, ethics, law, psychology, and culture. This nexus is a neglected aspect of international affairs. It cuts across and unites diverse issues critical to human survival: climate change, global health, nuclear weapons, Internet governance, cybersecurity, jobs, competitiveness, poverty, hunger, and the management of new technologies like autonomous weapons, hypersonic missiles, geoengineering, and gene drivers. Advances in science and technology promise both great benefits and critical threats. Appropriate policies can stimulate and guide scientific and technological advances to create new ways to achieve a healthy environment, sustainable energy systems, equitable growth, full employment, and reduced poverty. This work examines this important topic. |
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Item Description: | Also issued in print: 2021. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (384 pages) |
Audience: | Specialized. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780197571941 (ebook) |
DOI: | 10.1093/oso/9780190946265.001.0001 |