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ISBN Number: 9780309051774
Other: Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Research
Written by: National Res Council
Written by: National Res Council
Written by: Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Research
Written by: National Research Council, Solar-Terrest
Written by: National Research Council, Solar-Terrest
Published by: Libri
Location: Washington, D.C. :
Subject: Research
Subject: Aeronautics & Astronautics
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Outer space
Subject: Exploration
Subject: Outer space Exploration United States.
Subject: Astronautics in cosmic physics, Research, United States.
Subject: Astronautics in cosmic physics
Copyright: 1994
Edition Description: Includes bibliographical references p. 81-82.
Series Volume: 135
Date of Publication: January 1994
Cover Type: Paper Textbook
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 96
Book Size: 8.94x5.91x.29 in. .42 lbs.
This book investigates and analyzes several disturbing trends in government support for space physics research over the past decade. The authors identify funding and management problems that thwart cost efficiency within this discipline, and suggest possible solutions. The volume also has broader implications for anyone engaged in research or in the funding and organizing of space physics research. Book News Annotation:
The report is unusual in that it looks at the health of a scientific
discipline as it is affected by administrative, managerial, and
funding decisions, examining the paradox of more government funding
and a perceived lack of support among individual researchers. Reviews
trends in research funding, demographics, and in the conduct of space
physics, and details the history of space physics missions. Concludes
that reliance on large programs has decreased the productivity of
space physics research. No index.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:
This study originated from a perception shared by many space scientists that, although overall funding was greater than in previous years, individual researchers seemed to be having greater difficulty in obtaining support for their work. This report is the result of an investigation into that perception and the program structures within which much of U.S. space physics research is conducted.
