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Peer reviewedAtkinson, Richard C.; Blanpied, William A. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1985
Argues that both science and society will be better served if the scientific community recognizes that it must assume a strong, coherent negotiating stance in its relationship with government as it did 40 years ago. Defense of the peer review principle is essential to the achievement of this stance. (JN)
Descriptors: Government Role, Higher Education, Peer Evaluation, Research and Development
Peer reviewedBalzer, Harley D. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1985
Examines the gap between American and Soviet science, tracing the gap to overcentralization, an aversion to risk, and emphasis on theory at the expense of application. Indicates that Soviet leaders are aware of some of the problems but that barriers to reform remain strong and prospects for real change are limited. (JN)
Descriptors: Budgets, Educational Trends, Enrollment, Foreign Countries
