A lantern on the bow : a history of the Science Council of Canada and its contributions to the science and innovation policy debate / edited by Jeff Kinder and Paul Dufour.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kinder, Jeffrey S., editor.

Dufour, Paul, 1954- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science Council of Canada--History--20th century.

Science Council of Canada.

Science and state--Canada--History--20th century.

Science and state.

Technological innovations--Government policy--Canada--History--20th century.

Technological innovations.

Technological innovations--Government policy.

History.

Canada.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

352 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Ottawa, Canada : Invenire, 2018.

Summary:

"The Science Council of Canada (1966-1992) was at the forefront of a global re-assessment of how knowledge can shape society, as it stimulated a dynamic yet critical dialogue about the role of science, technology and innovation in Canada. It served as a "lantern on the bow," illuminating themes that still resonate: priority-setting in research; the supply and demand of highly qualified personnel; foresight and science advice to government; the social and economic returns of investment in basic research and big science; natural resource management and sustainability; and, the impact of disruptive technologies and innovation, and related issues of risk perception and risk assessment. In a 'post-truth' world, the need has never been greater for decision makers, thirsty for the insights of science broadly defined, to help chart and navigate our common future. As Canada continues to experiment with its science advisory ecosystem, there is much we can learn from the history of this important institution."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Lantern on the bow.:

ISBN:

9781927465424

1927465427

OCLC:

1080210439