Science, Society and Sustainability: Education and Empowerment for an Uncertain World (Routledge Research in Education)

By: Donald Gray and Laura Colucci-Gray and Elena Camino

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Synopsis: Recent work in science and technological studies has provided a clearer understanding of the way in which science functions in society and the interconnectedness among different strands of science, policy, economy and environment. It is well acknowledged that a different way of thinking is required in order to address problems facing the global community, particularly in relation to issues of risk and uncertainty, which affect humanity as a whole. However, approaches to education in science tend to perpetuate an outmoded way of thinking that is incommensurable with preparing individuals for participation and decision-making in an uncertain, complex world. Drawing on experiences of interdisciplinary dialogue and practice in a higher education context, this book illustrates how reformulating the agenda in science and technology can have a revolutionary impact on learning and teaching in the classroom at all levels. This exceptional study will interest scholars in Education, Science, Technology, and Society, and those looking to further deliberative democracy and civic participation in their students.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781135843724
Related ISBNs:: 9780203875124, 9780415897952, 9780415897952, 9780415995955, 9780415995955
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/27/20
Copyrighted By:: Donald Gray, Laura Colucci-Gray, Elena Camino
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Education, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Donald Gray
Edited by:: Laura Colucci-Gray
Edited by:: Elena Camino