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Defending the Nation
Juan C. Lucena
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Description for Defending the Nation
Hardback. Presents a cultural history of science and engineering (SandE) policymaking in the United States, from World War II to the post 9/11 era. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; PD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 435.
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. It examines aspects of S&E policy related to education and industry through both historical and future perspectives. Author Juan Lucena argues that powerful social factors and 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. It examines aspects of S&E policy related to education and industry through both historical and future perspectives. Author Juan Lucena argues that powerful social factors and 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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761831563
SKU
V9780761831563
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99-15
About Juan C. Lucena
Juan C. Lucena is Associate Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Lucena holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech and two engineering degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 2005, Dr. Lucena was awarded a Boeing Senior Fellowship in Engineering Education at the National Academy of ... Read more
Reviews for Defending the Nation
This is an important addition to the literature on science, technology, and public policy making....The search of media and government reports provide a fascinating portrait of a nation redefining the nature of the domestic and international environment. Every scientist, engineer, and student of public policy should read this brief but fascinating study. Summing Up: ESSENTIAL. Collections with a science, technology, ... Read more