Science and the federal patron / Michael D. Reagan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reagan, Michael D.

Contributor:

Mark B. Adams Emergence of Modern Science Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science and state--United States.

Science and state.

United States.

Science and civilization.

Penn Provenance:

Adams, Mark B. (former owner) (Adams copy)

Physical Description:

vi, 346 pages. ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, Oxford University Press, 1969.

Contents:

As Things Are. Science goes public; Justifications and criteria for support; Scientists and the structure of government; De facto science policy

Challenges and Change. Challenges to things as they are; The challenge of the social sciences; The National Science Foundation: A time for change?

As Things Might Be. Policy and process requirements: an overview; Toward improved federal organization for science; An approach to the priorities problem; Science, the federal patron and society.

Notes:

"Jacket design by Gerald Pfugh."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-340) and index.

Local Notes:

Kislak Center copy gifted by Dr. Mark B. Adams in 2018.

Adams copy has dust jacket retained.

OCLC:

5936