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Defending the nation : U.S. policymaking to create scientists and engineers from Sputnik to the 'War against Terrorism'
| Title | Defending the nation : U.S. policymaking to create scientists and engineers from Sputnik to the 'War against Terrorism' |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Authors | Lucena, Juan C. |
| Pagination | vii, 183 p. |
| Publisher | University of America Press |
| Place Published | Lanham, Md. |
| Publication Language | eng |
| ISBN Number | 9780761831563 |
| Accession Number | 62512707 |
| Call Number | LC: Q127.U6; Dewey: 355.03 |
| Keywords | Forschungspolitik. , Innere , Manpower , Nachwuchsf , Nationales , research , SCIENCE , Sicherheitspolitik. , technology , USA. |
| Abstract | This book provides a cultural history of science and engineering policymaking in the United States from World War II to the post 9/11 era. It examines aspects of science and engineering policy related to education and industry through both historical and future perspectives. |
| Notes | ill. ; 23 cm.Sputnik threatens America: making scientists for the Cold War -- Social and environmental problems in America: making scientists and engineers for domestic needs -- Japanese technology threatens America: making scientist and engineers for economic competitiveness -- America in the "new world order": making flexible scientists and engineers for global competition.Includes bibliographical references and index.Juan C. Lucena. More Records: Show record informationBook |
