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The new invisible college : science for development / Caroline S. Wagner.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, 2008.Description: xiii, 157 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780815792130 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 338.9/26
LOC classification:
  • Q 125 W132n 2008
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Contents:
The new invisible college emerges -- The topology of science in the twenty-first century -- Networked science -- Tectonic shifts : the rise of global networks -- The virtual geography of knowledge -- Scientific capacity and infrastructure -- Governing the new invisible college.
Summary: "Combines quantitative data and extensive interviews to map emerging global science networks and trace the dynamics driving their growth. Argues that the shift from big science to global networks creates unprecedented opportunities for developing countries to tap science's potential. Offers a guidebook and playbook for policymakers confronting science's transformation"--Provided by publisher.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) Q 125 W132n 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Available 00000121484

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The new invisible college emerges -- The topology of science in the twenty-first century -- Networked science -- Tectonic shifts : the rise of global networks -- The virtual geography of knowledge -- Scientific capacity and infrastructure -- Governing the new invisible college.

"Combines quantitative data and extensive interviews to map emerging global science networks and trace the dynamics driving their growth. Argues that the shift from big science to global networks creates unprecedented opportunities for developing countries to tap science's potential. Offers a guidebook and playbook for policymakers confronting science's transformation"--Provided by publisher.

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