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Investing in the Future
An International Comparison of Government Funding of Academic and Related Research
9781852783877 Edward Elgar Publishing
This widely acclaimed book presents for the first time a detailed comparative survey of government research expenditure in 6 leading scientific nations over the period 1975–87. It provides disaggregated international statistics showing how the major industrial countries allocate their research resources to basic academic science – widely recognized to be an important cornerstone of technological progress.
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This widely acclaimed book presents for the first time a detailed comparative survey of government research expenditure in 6 leading scientific nations over the period 1975–87. It provides disaggregated international statistics showing how the major industrial countries allocate their research resources to basic academic science – widely recognized to be an important cornerstone of technological progress.
Critical Acclaim
‘This book is a significant addition to the literature on science and technology policy and will be of considerable interest to all concerned with this rapidly developing field.’
– From the foreword by Professor Ralph Slatyer, FRS
‘Policymakers and academics alike can draw comfort and/or find ammunition from the material presented. Both groups will find some prop in the statistics to support their prejudices.’
– Glyn O. Phillips, R & D Management
– From the foreword by Professor Ralph Slatyer, FRS
‘Policymakers and academics alike can draw comfort and/or find ammunition from the material presented. Both groups will find some prop in the statistics to support their prejudices.’
– Glyn O. Phillips, R & D Management
