Science in the New Russia: Crisis, Aid, Reform

by Loren R. Graham and Irina Dezhina

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The Russian science establishment was one of the largest in the world, boasting many Nobel prizes, a world-leading space program, and famous schools in mathematics, physics, and other fields. However, when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the major financial supports for the scientific community were eliminated, with resulting "brain drain." The subsequent expansion of capitalism and globalization revealed that Russian science was ill adapted...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0253219884

ISBN13:9780253219886

Release Date:May 2008

Publisher:Indiana University Press

Length:216 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Education & Reference Historical Study & Educational Resources History History & Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Russia Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social History Social Sciences

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