Sixty Years of Science at UNESCO, 1945-2005
Author: Unesco
Publisher: UNESCO
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 698
ISBN-13: 9789231040054
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by historians and scientists from all over the world as well as by former and active staff members, this publication gives an inside perspective on the role played by UNESCO in the history of international scienctific co-operation over the past six decades. It is divided into six sections under the headings of: setting the scene, 1945-1965; basic sciences and engineering; environmental sciences; science and society; overviews and analyses; and looking ahead. It also features a list of chronological milestones during this 60-year period.