Defending the Nation: U.S. Policymaking to Create Scientists and Engineers from Sputnik to the 'War Against Terrorism' - Hardcover

Lucena, Juan C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761831568 ISBN 13: 9780761831563

Publisher: University Press of America, 2005

Synopsis

Defending the Nation is a cultural history of science and engineering (S&E) policymaking in the United States from World War II to the post 9/11 era. It examines aspects of S&E policy related to education and industry through both historical and future perspectives. Author Juan Lucena argues that powerful social factors and groups have significantly influenced the education and training of scientists and engineers. This book provides policymakers, scientists, engineers, and educators with a deeper knowledge on which to build their reform agendas for the future.

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About the Author

Juan C. Lucena is Associate Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Lucena holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech and two engineering degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 2005, Dr. Lucena was awarded a Boeing Senior Fellowship in Engineering Education at the National Academy of Engineering.

Edition details

• Publisher: University Press of America
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761831568
• ISBN 13: 9780761831563
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192