Defending the Nation U.S. Policymaking to

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.

Preface and Acknowledgements	v
1 Introduction	1	(19)
2 Sputnik Threatens America: Making Scientists for the Cold War	20	(36)
3 Social and Environmental Problems in America: Making Scientists and Engineers for Domestic Needs	56	(27)
4 Japanese Technology Threatens America: Making Scientists and Engineers for Economic Competitiveness	83	(43)
5 America in the "New World Order": Making Flexible Scientists and Engineers for Global Competition	126	(22)
6 Conclusion	148	(13)
Bibliography	161	(12)
Index	173

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Defending the Nation U.S. Policymaking to Create Scientists and Engineers from Sputnik to the 'War Against Terrorism'

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