Abstract: "This book creates an understanding of science and appreciates its role in innovation and sustainable development. It emphasizes that science is a common heritage of humankind, stemming from curiosity, imagination, and exploration, so as to understand the things around us. Elaborating the role of science in learning, it explores the effects of science on societies, highlighting the opportunities for newly developing societies to overcome obstacles in development. The sparks from the spirit of science include not only new knowledge but also innovations, which are major ingredients for development and sustainability. The book is written in an easy-to-understand manner, avoiding technical jargon, and contains case studies, practical examples, and historical perspectives. It is intended for a general, especially young, readership and will appeal to those curious about the nature of science and the benefits it brings together with possible pitfalls it may have."--Provided by publisher