
ERIC Number: EJ344443
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Natural Philosophy in the Constitution.
Peil, Gerard
Science, v233 n4768 p1056-60 Sep 5 1986
Describes the historical relationships between the federal government and research universities, particularly with regard to scientific research. Argues that the autonomy of the research university is being undermined by the vast increases in federal funding of applied research contracts, especially those related to national defense, including the Strategic Defense Initiative. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Federal Aid, Federal Government, Federal Programs, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, Institutional Autonomy, National Defense, National Security, Research, Research and Development, Research Needs, Research Universities, Science and Society, Science Education, Scientific Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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