IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ON DEVELOPING NATIONS

Abstract

meaning of science and technology is surveyed from different perspectivesd. evTehloep, ing nations. Th Agu, P. A. and Kanu, A. C. is also highlighted in the lighu of Science and Technology processes, skills, altitudes, melhod literate society would harness these processes, attitudes, products and impact of S&T and producis and their impact on society. Il is advocated that a scientifically and Lechnological transform any given society and ease human sufering. Some specijic areas ofthe positivei impac pollution, unemployment and loss of job to machines, moral and ethical issues, accidents and of S&T are discussed. The negative impact of S&T such as the problem of environmenal increasing threats to world peace and security among others are also examined conflict between Science, technology and society such as human cloning were Some areas of also revIewed Things to be done by developing nations to get oul of the problem of infrastructural and low industrialization status bedeviling them are highlighted