Advising the President on Science and Technology (White House Studies) - Softcover

 
9781608767533: Advising the President on Science and Technology (White House Studies)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1608767531 ISBN 13: 9781608767533
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2010

Synopsis

Congress established the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) through the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization & Priorities Act of 1976. The act states that "the primary function of the OSTP Director is to provide, within the Executive Office of the President (EOP), advice on the scientific, engineering and technological aspects of issues that require attention at the highest level of Government. Scientific and technical knowledge and guidance influences not just policy related to science and technology, but also many of today's public policies as policymakers seek knowledge to enhance the quality of their decisions. This book examines the several organisations which, when requested by the federal government or Congress, provide formal science and technology policy advice. In addition, this book provides a basic understanding of science and technology policy including the nature of S&T policy, how scientific and technical knowledge is useful for public policy decision-making, and an overview of the key stakeholders in science and technology policy. This book consists of public documents which have been located, gathered, combined, reformatted, and enhanced with a subject index, selectively edited and bound to provide easy access.

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Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1608767531
ISBN 13 
9781608767533
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
133
Editor
Miller Edgar P