Science and Technology for Development
The Role of U.S. Universities
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1979
- Latest edition
- Authors: Robert P. Morgan, Ellen E. Irons, Eduardo A. Perez
- Language: English
Science and Technology for Development: The Role of U.S. Universities examines the role of U.S. universities in helping to build an indigenous science and technology (S&T) bas… Read more
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Science and Technology for Development: The Role of U.S. Universities examines the role of U.S. universities in helping to build an indigenous science and technology (S&T) base in developing countries. U.S. university involvement in engineering, agriculture, and science is analyzed, along with conditions for success or failure and limitations to involvement. Successful experiences in developing countries are highlighted. This book is comprised of seven chapters and begins with an overview of the past legislative mandate for U.S. university involvement in S&T for development. The reader is then introduced to U.S. university activity in three fields: engineering, agriculture, and science. Within the analysis of each field, specific past involvements, current thinking, and field-specific issues are explored. The subsequent chapters discuss future roles for U.S. universities, including types of involvement, mechanisms for involvement, and forms of cooperation among U. S. institutions. Eight legislative changes are outlined for expanding U.S. university involvement in international S&T cooperation. This monograph will be of interest to S&T policymakers and university officials.
Table of contents
Table of contents
List of Figures and Tables
Acknowledgments
Introduction
List of Acronyms
Chapter 1 The Legislative Mandate
The Policy Thread in U. S. Foreign Assistance Legislation
Creation of Agencies with International Objectives
Legislation Pertaining Specifically to Education or Universities
Legislation Pertaining to Visas, Passports, Immigration, and Exchange of Persons
Other Aspects of the Mandate
Analysis
Chapter 2 Engineering
Types of Involvement
Mechanisms
Engineering Cases
Engineering Technology Activity
ASEE International Activities Survey
Issues
Current Thinking
Concluding Remarks
Chapter 3 Agriculture
Overview of U.S. University Involvement
Recent Involvement in Agricultural Development
Examples of Programs
Evaluation of U.S. University Involvements
Current Issues and Questions
Concluding Remarks
Chapter 4 Science
Types of Involvement
Mechanisms
Current Thinking on Science Involvements
Analysis
Issues
Chapter 5 Future Roles for U.S. Universities
Types of Involvement
Mechanisms for Future U.S. University Involvement
Criteria for Successful U.S. University Involvement
Scenarios
Chapter 6 Policy Issues and Options
Funding
Objectives
Why Universities?
Bureaucratic vs. Professional Approach
Evaluation
Legislation Options
Chapter 7 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendixes
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 1979
- Language: English
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