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ERIC Number: EJ339310
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Reference Count: 0
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Federal Funding and Planetary Astronomy, 1950-75: A Case Study.
Tatarewicz, Joseph N.
Social Studies of Science, v16 n1 p79-103 Feb 1986
Discusses the role and resources of planetary astronomy in planetary exploration. Identifies the categories of support made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and reviews the impacts of these findings on planetary researches. Analyzes the publishing habits of American astronomers. (ML)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Financial Support, Government Role, Productivity, Research Projects, Scientific Enterprise, Scientific Research, Scientists, Space Sciences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers
Language: English
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Identifiers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Note: Journal availibility: See SE 539 523.