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Science, technology and society/ edited by B.V. Sreekantan. - Shimla : Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 2009. - xix, 202p. : ill., maps ; 22cm.

Introduction vii
B V Sreekantan
Applications of Nuclear 'lechnologies for Societal Benefits 1
Srikumar Banerjee
Applications of Space Technology 15
K Kasturirangan
Thle Technological Challenge in Health Care 37
M S Valiathan
Science, Technology and Environment 59
Sukumar Devotta
Challenges in Higher Education in the Face of India's
Demographic Ascendancy 83
P Rama Rao and B K Anitha
Quality of Engineering Education 115
NJ Rao
Emerging Technology of MEMS and Indian Initiatives 133
V KAatre
The Impact of the Genomic Revolution on Medicine 143
TS Sridhar
Programmes for Students and Teachers: Science Education
Initiatives of Indian Academy of Sciences 155
N Mukunda
Role of Scientist in Relation to Society 169
S S Kumar
Genes, Criminal Behaviour and the Law 177
Sebastian J Padayatty and H, Sharat Chandra


ISBN: 8179860744

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Science -- Social aspects -- India -- Congresses.
Science -- Social aspects.
Technology -- Social aspects -- India -- Congresses.

Dewey Class. No.: 600 / SRE/S