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One Legacy of Paul F. Brandwein
Deborah C. Fort
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Description for One Legacy of Paul F. Brandwein
Hardback. As well as a biography of Brandwein, this book includes fascinating essays about his teaching at Forest Hills High School in New York from 1944 to 1954, teaching that encouraged a number of his students to become some of America's most celebrated scientists. Series: Classics in Science Education. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
Once again, our nation has a powerful need for a revolution devoted to creating scientists. As we face the challenges of climate change, global competitiveness, biodiversity loss, energy needs, and dwindling food supplies, we ?nd ourselves in a period where both scienti?c literacy and the pool of next-generation scientists are dwindling. To solve these complex issues and maintain our own national security, we have to rebuild a national ethos based on sound science education for all, from which a new generation of scientists will emerge. The challenge is how to create this transformation. Those shaping national policy today, in 2009, ... Read more
Once again, our nation has a powerful need for a revolution devoted to creating scientists. As we face the challenges of climate change, global competitiveness, biodiversity loss, energy needs, and dwindling food supplies, we ?nd ourselves in a period where both scienti?c literacy and the pool of next-generation scientists are dwindling. To solve these complex issues and maintain our own national security, we have to rebuild a national ethos based on sound science education for all, from which a new generation of scientists will emerge. The challenge is how to create this transformation. Those shaping national policy today, in 2009, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Series
Classics in Science Education
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048125272
SKU
V9789048125272
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