U. S. Science and Technology Policy as Viewed by a Chinese

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Author: Li Mingde
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 7030018125
Published on: 1990-01
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In this book the author gives an account of the development of science and technology in U.S. history along with the social and economic changes in the country. He also introduces the present status of U.S. science and technology. The following issues are specially introduced and discussed:functions of the U.S. government as, science and technology policymaker and legislator and R&D funder and performer, research and graduate training in universities and colleges, research and development in industry, non-profit institutions and private foundations, the National Academy of Sciences, scientific in-formation service, professional societies and scientific dissemination.

CONTENTS

Chapter I Historical Perspective
Chapter II Science and Technology in U. S.: General Introduction
Chapter III Function of the government in Science and Technology
Chapter IV Research in Universities
Chapter V Research and Development in Industry
Chapter VI Non-Profit Institutions and Private Foundations
Chapter VII National Academy of Sciences
Chapter VIII Scientific Information Service, Scholarly Societies and Scientific Dissemination
Abbreviations
Selected References



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