A Fragile Power: Scientists and the State

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When the National Science Foundation funds research about the earth's crust and the Department of Energy supports studies on the disposal of nuclear wastes, what do they expect for their money Most scientists believe that in such cases the government wants information for immediate use or directions for seeking future benefits from nature. Challen

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"What in fact does the Government want in exchange for its lavish support of big science projects... How are research priorities influenced by political and economic relationships A Fragile Power addresses these critical questions."--The New York Times