Federal Funding and Planetary Astronomy, 1950-75: A Case Study.

Tatarewicz, Joseph N.

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ERIC Number: EJ339310

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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Federal Funding and Planetary Astronomy, 1950-75: A Case Study.

Tatarewicz, Joseph N.

Social Studies of Science, v16 n1 p79-103 Feb 1986

Discusses the role and resources of planetary astronomy in planetary exploration. Identifies the categories of support made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and reviews the impacts of these findings on planetary researches. Analyzes the publishing habits of American astronomers. (ML)

Descriptors: Astronomy, Financial Support, Government Role, Productivity, Research Projects, Scientific Enterprise, Scientific Research, Scientists, Space Sciences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers

Language: English

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