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Symington, James W. – Science, 1976
Presents the scientific views of Representative James W. Symington, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology. Includes discussion of (1) federal role in support of science and technology; (2) allocations for research and development; (3) support of basic research; and (4) public attitudes. (SL)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Policy Formation, Science Programs, Sciences
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Baer, Walter S.; And Others – Science, 1977
Data gathered from 24 federally funded "demonstrations" of new project technologies provide information for this discussion which includes rationale for government involvement, scope of federal demonstration activities, and framework for analyzing outcomes in terms of project goals. (CS)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Government Role, Industry
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Walsh, John – Science, 1978
Reviews science historian Derek de Solla Prices' report to the science subcommittees of the congress that the exponential growth in science experienced since the early 1900's has ended. (SL)
Descriptors: Development, Futures (of Society), Research, Science Education
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Wade, Nicholas – Science, 1975
Reports on activities related to the development of an alternative, and radically different, mode of food production. (GS)
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agriculture, Environmental Education, Food
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Henahan, John F. – Science, 1976
Outlined are the history, programs, and staff of the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Gottingen, West Germany. (SL)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, College Science