Developing basic space science world-wide
Subtitle: a decade of UN/ESA workshops
By: edited by W. Wamsteker, R. Albrecht, H.J. Haubold.
Contributors: Wamsteker, W.; Albrecht, R.; Haubold, H. J.
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Dordrecht; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 504
Subjects: Space sciences.; Space astronomy.; Astrophysics.
Description: This book brings together the historical activities, the plans which have been developed over the past decade in the different nations, and the results which have materialized during this time in different developing nations. It aims to achieve for development agencies to be assisted in ways to find more effective tools for the application of development aid. The last section of the book contains a guide for teachers to introduce astrophysics into university physics courses. This will be of use to teachers in many nations.
Notes: Includes index.