ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.CO3

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractProviding some form of mediation between academic scientists and social groups that cannot pay for research is not only a matter of social service; it can also be applied as a form of science policy. An evaluation of 162 cases at the University of Amsterdam shows that investigations undertaken on behalf of clients of the local science shop have given rise to follow-up research, publications, and many other enduring effects on academic practice. An analysis of the relevant circumstances of these investigations reveals an interaction among institutional, motivational, and cognitive parameters of the impacts of the social demands on scientific knowledge.

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.310

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractSince the early 80s Japan has placed great emphasis on R&D in the life sciences and biotechnology, and has become a keen competitor for the United States. This interest is reflected in the expenditure in universities and private industry and in the increase in numbers of researchers involved.The indigenous research base and rapidly expanding pool of well-educated manpower mean that impressive achievements may be expected in the life sciences from Japan in the coming decades.

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.317

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

摘要:

AbstractThe Orient has a critical significance for the world. Many scientific discoveries such as the compass, gunpowder and the seismograph were first made in China. This may well be because of their different philosophy of life in which opposites are co-existent as symbolised by the yin-yang doctrine.To help us to overcome the fearful problems of nuclear war and pollution threatening the world today it would be well to learn from these philosophies that always preserved the unity and interconnectedness of the sciences and humanities. The traditional outlook of East Asia is a pre-eminent example from which the modern scientific enterprise must urgently learn.This paper is written as a tribute to Joseph Needham whose monumentalScience and Civilization in Chinahas opened a world which others can now explore.

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.329

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractDespite the rapid change in the automobile industry of the past decade, the transportation systems continue to be dominated by petroleum fuels. The reasons are many and varied, ranging from economics and consumer uncertainty to political considerations. The costs and complexity of changes to the fuel systems have also been major inhibiting factors to the introduction of new fuels.One country however — Brazil — has introduced ethanol fuels into its transportation sector on a scale unknown and unmatched elsewhere, and in a remarkably short period of time. Brazil has the world's largest alcohol fuels programme aimed at substituting fossil fuels. Thanks to is pioneer fuel policy, Brazil has provided the rest of the world with important insights regarding the transition to non-petroleum transportation fuels.

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.337

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.346

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractEach age brings with it new ideas about nutrition and healthy eating habits. Yet the human race survives and life expectancy increases. The difficulty lies in assessing the significance of circumstantial evidence and today's ideas may appear in a different light in the future.

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.347

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.352

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.353

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:0302-3427    

DOI:10.1093/spp/14.6.354

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1987

数据来源: OUP