Edward Condon's cooperative vision science, industry, and innovation in modern America / Thomas C. Lassman.
| Author/creator | Lassman, Thomas Charles |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, [2018] |
| Description | xxi, 287 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Rise of a theoretical physicist -- Science in the steel city -- Atom smashing at East Pittsburgh -- New products for new markets -- Westinghouse at war -- Cold War in Washington -- Recessional. |
| Abstract | "Born in 1902, Edward Condon made significant contributions to quantum theoretical physics. Nearly ten years at Princeton University sealed his reputation as a leading figure in the field. Then, in 1937, he gave it all up to pursue an industrial career, first at the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, and then, by way of the federal government, the National Bureau of Standards. In a radical departure from professional norms, Condon sought to redefine the relationship between academic science and technological innovation in industry. He envisioned intimate cooperation with the universities to serve the needs of his employers and also the broader business community. This book explores the birth, life, and death of that vision during the Great Depression, World War II, and the early Cold War. Condon's cooperative model of R&D evolved over time, and by consequence, laid bare sharp disagreements among academic, corporate, and government stakeholders about the practical value of new knowledge, where and how it should be produced, and ultimately, on whose behalf it ought to be put to use"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018054760 |
| ISBN | 9780822945345 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0822945347 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
Availability
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |