Defending the Nation: U.S. Policymaking to Create Scientists and Engineers from Sputnik to the 'War Against Terrorism' [Paperback]

Defending the Nation is a cultural history of science and engineering (S&E) policymaking in the United States from World War II to the post 9/11 era. It examines aspects of S&E policy related to education and industry through both historical and future perspectives. Author Juan Lucena argues that powerful social factors and groups have significantly influenced the education and training of scientists and engineers. This book provides policymakers, scientists, engineers, and educators with a deeper knowledge on which to build their reform agendas for the future.Juan C. Lucena is Associate Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Lucena holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech and two engineering degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 2005, Dr. Lucena was awarded a Boeing Senior Fellowship in Engineering Education at the National Academy of Engineering.This is an important addition to the literature on science, technology, and public policy making....The search of media and government reports provide a fascinating portrait of a nation redefining the nature of the domestic and international environment. Every scientist, engineer, and student of public policy should read this brief but fascinating study.Summing Up: ESSENTIAL.Collections with a science, technology, or public policy focus; upper-division undergraduates and above. E. Lewis, New College of Florida,Choice Reviews

Chapter 1 Preface and Acknowledgments
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 Sputnik Threatens America: Making Scientists for the Cold War
Chapter 4 Social and Environmental Problems in America: Making Scientists and Engineers for Domestic Needs
Chapter 5 Japanese technology Threatens America: Making Scientist and Engineers For Economic Competitiveness
Chapter 6 America in the New World Order : Making Flexible Scientists and Engineers for Global Competition
Chapter 7 ClS4