Scientists, Business, and the State, 1890-1960 |
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| Author:
| McGrath, Patrick J. |
| Series title: | The Luther H. Hodges Jr. and Luther H. Hodges Sr. Series on Business, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8078-2655-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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During the early 20th century, scientists promoted an ideology that led to the modern "military-industrial complex." In collaboration with business, academic, military, and political elites, they transformed U.S. political culture by positioning scientific innovation and expert collaboration as essential features of American democracy. As science, business, and government became more interwoven, however, scientists lost the ability to control the applications of their creations.
During the early 20th century, scientists promoted an ideology that led to the modern "military-industrial complex." In collaboration with business, academic, military, and political elites, they transformed U.S. political culture by positioning scientific innovation and expert collaboration as essential features of American democracy. As science, business, and government became more interwoven, however, scientists lost the ability to control the applications of their creations.