National Military Establishments and the Advancement of Science and Technology: Studies in 20th Century History (Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science) [Paperback]

P. Forman (Editor), José M. Sánchez-Ron (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science | Publication Date: November 30, 2001

Historical studies of the role of military agencies and considerations of military power in the promotion of science and technology have burgeoned since the early 1980s. Initially, such studies focused chiefly on the enormous expansion of physical research in the United States in the two decades following the Second World War. More recently it has become clear - and this collection of essays contributes importantly to that recognition - that a decisive influence of military factors upon the development of science and technology is by no means limited to the United States or to that one period. The great strength of this collection - apart from the quality and originality of the contributions - is the range of the national military and scientific cultures considered: Argentina, Britain, France, USA, and, especially, Germany and Spain.

Product Details

• Paperback: 372 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402002505
• ISBN-13: 978-1402002502
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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