This book provides science and technology ethos to a literate person. It starts with a rather
detailed treatment of basic concepts in human values educational status and domains of
education development of science and technology and their contributions to the welfare of
society. It describes ways and means of scientific progresses and technological advancements
with their historical perspectives including scientific viewpoints of contributing scientists
and technologists. The technical social and cultural dimensions are surveyed in relation to
acquisition and application of science and advantages and hindrances of technological
developments. Science and Technology is currently taught as a college course in many
universities with the intention to introduce topics from a global historical perspective so
that the reader shall stretch his her vision by mapping the past to the future. The book can
also serve as a primary reference for such courses.
