Science policy in the Soviet Union
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Science policy in the Soviet Union
Routledge, 1990
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Scientific research, both theoretical and applied, is clearly of great importance to the Soviet economy but is hampered by the USSR's economic and social structure. "Science Policy in the Soviet Union" examines the major institutional and behavioural aspects influencing scientific research in the USSR. The book adopts the widespread view that Soviet science performs well below capacity, and then looks at the institutions and management in the light of this assumption. It opens with an analysis of inputs into the science sector in terms of budget, materials and personnel, and then summarizes the reports on the return received on the investment. Low morale and a lack of moral responsibility within the scientific community are highlighted as factors in the poor performance of Soviet science, these being compounded by the problems of centralization and lack of responsiveness to new demands, technologies and ideas. The author sees decentralization as a potential solution, concluding with a commentary on Gorbachev - the obstacles he faces and his awareness of the need for change in the scientific sphere.
Table of Contents
- Investment and return
- Central Party and government agencies
- the Academy of Sciences
- the branch R&D network
- defence and factory R the research institute
- the planning of Soviet science
- research managers
- the staff
- main themes and current developments.
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