Enhancing Change Through Science Centres/Nam S&T Centre
by Lebs Mphahlele, Aman Kumar Maulloo
ISBN: 9789351301714
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 11495.00
Biblio : xv+342p., col. plts.,figs.,tabls.,ind., 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr. Aman Kumar Maulloo is Director, Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre of Mauritius.<br/> <BR> K.M. Lebs Mphahlele is Manager (Science & Youth), Department of Science and Technology, South Africa.
About The Book
In our rapidly changing world, there is a great need for the public understanding of science and technology to create more science literate society at all age levels. Science centres and science museums are vital and powerful media for popularisation of science and creating a scientific temper across the globe. Science centres are among those institutions that can play a role in showcasing science to common people, whereas museums enable people to explore collections for inspiration, learning an
Table of Contents
"Foreword
H.E. Mr. M Mangena
Preface
Aman Kumar Maulloo and Lebs Mphahlele
Introduction
Arun P. Kulshreshtha
Part I: Keynote Address
1. The Science Centre Movement in India
Ingit K. Mukhopadhyay
2. The Role of Science and Technology in Developing Countries
Joaquin Fargas
Part II: Evolution of Science Centres
3. Social Appropriation of Science and Technology
Elizabeth Hoyos
4. Enhancing the Reach through Digitalisation
K.G. Kumar
5. Role of Pushpa Gujral Science City for Sustainable Development
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