Development - Mechanisms of Change

Prominent intellectuals and public figures explore the dynamics of development, offering varying perspectives from a range of fields.

List of contents

Introduction Torsten Krude and Sara T. Baker; 1. Animal development and reprogramming John B. Gurdon; 2. Development of an athlete Katherine Grainger; 3. The development of galaxies Richard Ellis; 4. Developing a sense of self Bruce Hood; 5. Development of climate science Julia Slingo; 6. Biomimicry - development of sustainable design Michael Pawlyn; 7. Economic development Ha-Joon Chang; 8. Technology development Hermann Hauser.

About the author

Torsten Krude is a University Senior Lecturer in Cell Biology at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow at Darwin College. His research on the regulation of DNA replication in human cells has been widely published in leading international journals. In 2012, he received the prestigious Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching by the University of Cambridge. He oversees the Darwin College Lecture Series and is also responsible for the development of the College Gardens.Sara T. Baker joined the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge in 2011. She performs basic research on cognitive development in the preschool years, when children learn about a constantly changing world, and translates this research into educational contexts. Her projects have been funded by the Newton Trust, the ESRC, and the LEGO Foundation. She is a Deputy Dean at Darwin College and a member of the College Council.

Summary

This book collects essays on the theme of development from intellectuals and public figures spanning architecture, astronomy, biology, climate science, economy, psychology, sports and technology. Written with the lay reader in mind, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the mechanisms underlying the changes we see in the world around us.

Product details

• Authors: Torsten Krude, Torsten (University of Cambridge) Baker Krude
• Assisted by: Sara T Baker (Editor), Sara T. Baker (Editor), Sara T. (University of Cambridge) Baker (Editor), Torsten Krude (Editor), Torsten (University of Cambridge) Krude (Editor), Krude Torsten (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781108447379
• ISBN: 978-1-108-44737-9
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Darwin College Lectures; Darwin College Lectures; Darwin College Lectures, Serie
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); popular science, SCIENCE / General, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Cosmology & the universe, Cosmology and the universe, Development Studies, Development economics & emerging economies, Developmental biology, Development economics and emerging economies, Human Growth & Development, Human growth and development