Science and Technology Policy in the United States: Open Systems in Action

by Sylvia Kraemer

During the latter half of the twentieth century, federal funding in the United States for scientific research and development increased dramatically. Yet despite the infusion of public funds into research centers, the relationship between public policy and research and development remains poorly understood.

How does the federal government attempt to harness scientific knowledge and resources for the nation's economic welfare and competitiveness...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813538270
• ISBN13: 9780813538273
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"