A paradox of our times is that, while our societies have come to depend on technological advances as never before, the interest in basic sciences is diminishing at all levels. Particularly distressing is the lukewarm interest shown towards sciences by the brightest students at the high school level.…
A collection of about 100 essays by some of the most eminent physicists and mathematicians with some connection to ICTP. Editor: Katepalli R. Sreenivasan (ICTP)