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OverviewThis historical study examines a crucial phase of the relations of science and politics in the post-Civil War period: the long rivalry between the civilian Coast Survey and the military Hydrographic office, both government science agencies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas ManningPublisher: The University of Alabama Press Imprint: The University of Alabama Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.327kg ISBN: 9780817350802ISBN 10: 0817350802 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 30 November 2003 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviews"""Tightly written.... Manning gives an account of a classic turf battle in Washington, D.C., and one that kept flaring up for decades. On the issues of whether military or civilian organizations can conduct federal scientific investigations better, or whether the military should do anything more than defense,... these concerns have not been resolved, and there is a timelessness to Manning's story. One is on safe ground recommending this book to any government scientist and to anyone interested in science as run by the government, be it military or civilian."" - Earth Sciences History; ""Once again, history shows that politics influences all aspects of American life, even scientific research."" - Science""" Tightly written.... Manning gives an account of a classic turf battle in Washington, D.C., and one that kept flaring up for decades. On the issues of whether military or civilian organizations can conduct federal scientific investigations better, or whether the military should do anything more than defense,... these concerns have not been resolved, and there is a timelessness to Manning's story. One is on safe ground recommending this book to any government scientist and to anyone interested in science as run by the government, be it military or civilian. - Earth Sciences History; Once again, history shows that politics influences all aspects of American life, even scientific research. - Science Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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