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Peer reviewedSymington, 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
Peer reviewedBaer, 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
Peer reviewedWalsh, 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
Peer reviewedLederman, Leonard L. – Science, 1987
Compares the science and technology strategies and priorities of France, Germany, Japan, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Analyzes the similarities and differences, historical settings, research and development allocations, coordinating mechanisms, outputs, dissatisfactions, and recent changes. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, International Studies
