Philanthropy and the future of science and technology
An increasingly important and often overlooked issue in science and technology policy is recognizing the role that philanthropies play in setting the direction of research. In an era where public and private resources for science are strained, the practices that foundations adopt to advance basic an...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Abingdon, Oxon
Routledge
2020
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| Series: | The earthscan science in society series
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Renewed giving for science : the re-emergence of philanthropic support for the scientific enterprise
- Tracing the past : the historical role of foundations in science and technology
- Typologies of science philanthropy : linking philanthropic approaches with responsible research and innovation
- Individuals, institutions, and networks : contemporary examples of science philanthropy
- Case studies in science philanthropy network-building : the Rockefeller Foundation Searchlight Network and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
- Reflections from the field : perspectives on the societal responsibility of science philanthropy
- Novel modes of support : new approaches to science philanthropy
- Opportunities and challenges ahead : lessons learned and scenarios for the future of science philanthropy
- Includes bibliographical references