Measurement and Statistics on Science and Technology

Name: Measurement and Statistics on Science and Technology
Brand: Routledge
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By Benoît Godin

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How do we objectively measure scientific activities? What proportion of economic activities should a society devote to research and development? How can public-sector and private-sector research best be directed to achieve social goals? Governments and researchers from industrial countries have been measuring science and technology for more than eighty years. This book provides the first comprehensive account of the attempts to measure science and technology activities in Western countries and the successes and shortcomings of statistical systems. Godin guides readers through the historical moments that led to the development of statistics on science and technology and also examines the socio-political dynamics behind social measurement. This enlightening account will be of interest to students and academics investigating science measurement as well as policy makers working in this burgeoning field.

Product details

Edition:

illustrated

Number of Pages:

384

Release Date:

2005-01-30

Publication Date:

2004-12-15

Publisher:

Routledge

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0415341043

ISBN13:

9780415341042

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

740 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

25 cm

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