Science Industry and Society : Studies in the Sociology of Science (Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science)

Cotgrove & Box, Stephen and Steven

Routledge（2008/08発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 224 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780415474467
• DDC分類 306.45

Full Description

Originally published in 1970. Two major changes have characterised science in the twentieth century. Firstly, there has been its rapid growth. Secondly, and central to the theme his book - science is no longer mainly an academic activity carried on in universities. Industry will soon be the largest employer of scientists. This book deals with issues of bureaucracy in science threatening its creativity and the failure of industry to recruit the best graduates, as well as what attracts people to study science.

Contents

Chapter 1 Science and Industry; Chapter 2 Science and Scientists; Chapter 3 The Making of a Scientist; Chapter 4 Career Choice; Chapter 5 Laboratory Scientists: Strains and Satisfaction.; Chapter 6 Adjustment and Accommodation; Chapter 7 The Productivity of Industrial Scientists; Chapter 8 Conclusions and Discussion; APPENDIX 1: The Industrial Survey; APPENDIX 2: The Industrial Questionnaires; APPENDIX 3: The University Questionnaire; Index;