BBC Knowledge – July/August 2011
Language: English
Format : PDF
Nombre de pages : 100 pages
In this issue
Finance has been crucial to human development for centuries, yet it remains one of the least understood aspects of our history. Rob Attar asks acclaimed financial historian Niall Ferguson what can be learnt from the economics of the past.
We also look back at the innovatiuons of John Maynard Keynes, the celebrated economist whose ideas shaped the 20th century, and ask whether his principles hold the key to the future of financial stability.
Also this issue:
Feeding the 7 billion
With the world’s population ballooning, scientists are racing to try and create artificial meat in the lab. Will we be relying on scientists rather than farmers for our shopping in the future?
Grounded: for Life
After 30 years and 135 launches it’s time to say farewell to the Space Shuttle. But what does NASA have in store to replace this iconic spacecraft?
The Honey Trapper
How does a small boy’s fascination with ants lead him to become one of the world’s leading experts on insects? Bert H?lldobler gets to grips with American honeypot ants.
Plus:
The Politics of Hair
Portfolio: Leopards
A Quick Chat With… Chris Corbould
A découvrir aussi
- Les Cahiers de Science et Vie n°122 ( avril - mai 2011)
- BBC History June 2011
- Sciences humaines HS N°16 mai-juin 2012
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