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Author: Claude Alliegre; Translated by Dao Ba Cung
Publisher: Tri Thuc
Year of publication: 2013
Library of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City
Document location: 001 KH401H – Reading and Borrowing Room, Dinh Tien Hoang Campus and Thu Duc Campus
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Science has profoundly changed the world. Discoveries in electricity, radio, telephone, automobiles, oil, microbes, widespread vaccination, the development of railways, etc., led to the rise of capitalism, the boom of factories in major cities, the development of the stock market, and multinational corporations. The history of human civilizations is primarily the history (result) of scientific and technical progress. It is these advancements that change how we live and interact with society as well as the natural environment.
Scientific progress in the 21st century will be even greater than in the past, as science will involve the earth, humans, life, the brain, reproduction, death, etc., meaning fundamental issues. But humans can not only change life, but they can also change the movement of the planet, the climate, and the water cycle, etc. Such changes will impact each of our lives both positively and negatively; they can make life easier, but at the same time, they bring risks that threaten the very existence of this green planet.
In this small book, the author will help us gain a multidimensional view of the development of science and technology, as well as the challenges that humanity is facing as we enter this 21st century. From there, each of us will be aware of what we need to equip ourselves with to survive and develop in this ever-changing century!
We cordially introduce this book to readers!
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