A biology for development [[electronic resource] /] / François Gros ; preface by Jean-Michel Roy ; translation by Gill Ewing ... [et al.]

• Autore: Gros François
• Pubblicazione: Les Ulis, : EDP Sciences, 2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (250 p.)
• Disciplina: 570
• Soggetto topico: Biology - Forecasting; Molecular biology - History - 20th century; Medicine - History - 20th century; Sustainable development
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: RoyJean-Michel EwingGill
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. The fabulous destiny of biology -- pt. 2. Biology and the great developmental challenges.
• Sommario/riassunto: Where will humanity stand at the dawn of the 22nd century? The answer depends on our determination to control the powerful transformations that accompany the beginning of the 21st: unprecedented demographic growth, ageing of populations, irrepressible migratory flows, dramatic reduction of some natural resources, disruption of millennial climatic cycles, rapid spread of new pathologies. A number of these transformations are part of the generally complex, often inevitable evolution of our planet, not only geo-ecologically, but also in economics, politics, society. However, many of them present a challenge to development, that unique ability of human societies to improve their condition. To cope with these evolutions and threats, the resources offered by science have never seemed so crucial, even if science alone cannot provide the answer. Nothing less than a scientific revolution is needed, a revolution that will give us more durable control of our destiny, leading to a world of greater solidarity and respect of our environment. All, or almost all, scientific disciplines are concerned. But the life sciences are more than any other, already engaged as they are today in a process of profound change in their concepts, exploratory techniques and applications.
• Titolo autorizzato: A biology for development
• ISBN: 1-283-03959-1; 9786613039590; 2-7598-0329-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910459511603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Essais Ser.