Society, technology and development

The book is a vividly written collect ion of essays, and lectures delivered by the author Prof. Dr. O. N. Wakhlu over the years on topics related to science, technology & development of society. The essays portray lucidly the author's views on a range of topics in a logical and comprehensive style. His thoughts emanate from his deep conviction over a long period of varied pro fessional experience as an engineering consultant, educator, administrator, and mentor to hundreds of engineer ing students over a period of three decades.

Various problems arising as a result of science-society interaction have been deeply delved into, and passed through the sieve of personal expe rience of the author, thereby provid ing food for thought for all those who are interested in the dynamics of social change, and scientific and technological development. The contents of the book will enable the readers to perceive the inevitable link between purely technical studies and the subject matter of humanities. Being the essence of the "felt experi ence" of the author, the book esta blishes instant rapport with the reader.

The essays in the book provide a very interesting and penetrating study of the subject, and will prove invaluable not only to the specialists but also the general reader. Students in engineering should in particular find the book an excellent aid for their professional growth.