Defending the Nation is a cultural history of science and engineering (S&E) policymaking in the United States from World War II to the post 9/11 era. With thorough analysis of S&E policy, this book argues that powerful individuals and social groups have significantly influenced the education and training of scientists and engineers. This book provides policymakers, scientists, engineers, and educators with a deeper knowledge on which to build their reform agendas for the future.
Defending the Nation is a cultural history of science and engineering (S&E) policymaking in the United States from World War II to the post 9/11 era. With thorough analysis of S&E policy, this book argues that powerful individuals and social groups have significantly influenced the education and training of scientists and engineers. This book provides policymakers, scientists, engineers, and educators with a deeper knowledge on which to build their reform agendas for the future.
Chapter 1 Preface and Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Sputnik Threatens America: Making Scientists for the Cold War Chapter 4 Social and Environmental Problems in America: Making Scientists and Engineers for Domestic Needs Chapter 5 Japanese technology Threatens America: Making Scientist and Engineers For Economic Competitiveness Chapter 6 America in the "New World Order": Making Flexible Scientists and Engineers for Global Competition Chapter 7 Conclusion Chapter 8 Bibliography Chapter 9 Index
Chapter 1 Preface and Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Sputnik Threatens America: Making Scientists for the Cold War Chapter 4 Social and Environmental Problems in America: Making Scientists and Engineers for Domestic Needs Chapter 5 Japanese technology Threatens America: Making Scientist and Engineers For Economic Competitiveness Chapter 6 America in the "New World Order": Making Flexible Scientists and Engineers for Global Competition Chapter 7 Conclusion Chapter 8 Bibliography Chapter 9 Index
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