15. Scientists On The Hill

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 7
3. Preface 9
4. Introduction: The Agenda For Science And Technology Policy 11
5. Part I. The Social Context Of Science And Technology
6. A. The Society
7. 1 . Technology, Evolution, And Purpose Harvey Brooks 35
8. 2. How Technology Will Shape The Future 57
9. 3. The Artificial Environment: Disneyland Is Better 80
10. B. The Polity
11. 4. The Spectrum From Truth To Power 95
12. 5. The Scientist And The Politician 132
13. C. The Economy
14. 6. The National Climate For Technological Innovation 148
15. 7. Trends In U.S. Technology: A Political Economist's View 161
16. D. World Affairs
17. 8. Military Research And Development: A Postwar History 190
18. 9. The Transfer Of Technology To Underdeveloped Countries 215
19. 10. The International Functional Implications Of Future Technology 226
20. Part II. Science, Technology, And American Government
21. E. The Federal Executive
22. 11. Organization For Science And Technology In The Executive Branch 251
23. 12. The Scientific Advisory System: Some Observations 262
24. 13. Office Of Management And Budget: Skeptical View Of Scientific Advice 274
25. F. The Congress
26. 14. Congress And The Science Budget 297
27. 15. Scientists On The Hill 315
28. 16. The Rhetoric And Reality Of Congressional Technology Assessment 327
29. G. The Courts
30. 17. Towards A New Technological Ethic: The Role Of Legal Liability 347
31. 18. Risk And Responsibility 356
32. H. State And Local Government
33. 19. Science Policy In American State Government 367
34. 20. Federal Technology Policy: Innovation And Problem Solving In State And Local Governments 397
35. I. Citizen Participation
36. 21. Participatory Technology 416
37. 22. Information And The New Movements For Citizen Participation 434
38. J. Public Choice
39. 23. Technology Assessment And Social Control 451
40. 24. The Politics Of Technology Assessment 474
41. 25. Science And The Formation Of Policy In A Democracy 496
42. Annotated Bibliography 515
43. Index 525