Author: Joore, Peter
Publisher: JP Joore
Keywords: new, societal, change, processes, products, influence, improve, –, mutual
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2010
ISBN-10: 9065622543
ISBN-13: 9789065622549

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on App
Publisher: National Academies
Keywords: proceedings, symposium, risk, societal, guide, assessing, statistics
Number of Pages: 60
Published: 1991
eBookDB-ID: NAP:12423

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee for a
Publisher: National Academies
Keywords: considerations, report, study, societal, scientific, safety, policy, food
Number of Pages: 486
Published: 1979
eBookDB-ID: NAP:16160

Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Keywords: making, decision, knowledge, sciences, social
Number of Pages: 212
Published: 2001-01-31
ISBN-10: 9264189815
ISBN-13: 9789264189812

Social science research should lead to a better understanding of current societal developments and enable policy makers to propose solutions to problems and design policies that can serve the public more effectively. Governments are increasingly aware of the need and opportunities to improve the contribution of social science knowledge to policy making and are keen to realise this potential. Can the social sciences act as an agent of societal change? How can they contribute to social practice? How can their policy relevance be increased? Can best practice in other research fields and economic

Author: William Darryl Henderson
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Keywords: united, union, states, north, israel, vietnam, soviet, armies, element, human, combat, leadership, influence, societal, cohesion
Number of Pages: 213
Published: 1985
ISBN-10: 1428982086
ISBN-13: 9781428982086

Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Division of Health S
Publisher: National Academies
Keywords: report, health, study, professions, planning, education, societal, needs, medical
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 1983
eBookDB-ID: NAP:13478

Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Keywords: transport, society, forum, highlights, international
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2011-10-17
ISBN-10: 9282103684
ISBN-13: 9789282103685

Transport is intrinsic to societal activity, and one of its greatest enablers. It allows people to reach their workplaces; provides individuals with access to education and services; and is increasingly important for leisure. It drives trade and creates jobs.  A world without the very real daily benefits of mobility has become unimaginable. But all too often transport is taken for granted, and societal demands on transport are constantly increasing. Transport systems must be adapted to better serve us all, but these systems are complex, and not easy to change. Opportunities for more open, eff