Defending the nation : U. S. policymaking to create scientists and engineers from Sputnik to the 'War against Terrorism' / Juan C. Lucena.

Author/creator Lucena, Juan C.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : University of America Press, ©2005.
Descriptionvii, 183 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Sputnik threatens America: making scientists for the Cold War -- Social and environmental problems in America: making scientists and engineers for domestic needs -- Japanese technology threatens America: making scientist and engineers for economic competitiveness -- America in the "new world order": making flexible scientists and engineers for global competition.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005924238
ISBN0761831568 (clothbound : alk. ppr.)
ISBN0761831576 (paperback : alk. ppr.)

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Joyner General Stacks Q127.U6 L83 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold