The twentieth century was the era of "big science." Driven by strategic rivalries and fierce economic competition, wealthy governments invested heavily in national science establishments. Direct funding for institutions like the National Science Foundation and high-visibility projects, such as the race to the moon, fueled innovation, growth, and national prestige. But the big science model left poorer countries out in the cold. Today the organization of science is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In T he New Invisible College, Caroline Wagner combines quantitative data and extensive interviews to map the emergence of global science networks and trace the dynamics driving their growth. She argues that the shift from big science to global networks creates unprecedented opportunities for developing countries to tap science’s potential. Rather than squander resources in vain efforts to mimic the scientific establishments of the twentieth century, developing country governments can leverage networks by creating incentives for top-notch scientists to focus on research that addresses their concerns and by finding ways to tie knowledge to local problem solving. T he New Invisible College offers both a guidebook and a playbook for policymakers confronting these tasks.
Caroline S. Wagner
New Invisible College [PDF ebook]
Science for Development
New Invisible College [PDF ebook]
Science for Development
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语言 英语 ● 格式 PDF ● ISBN 9780815703648 ● 出版者 Brookings Institution Press ● 发布时间 2009 ● 下载 3 时 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 5211103 ● 复制保护 Adobe DRM
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