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How science can shape government and society—and why it should
The Function of Science in the Modern State argues that science must guide state policy, from war planning to peacetime administration.
This edition collects Karl Pearson’s early thoughts on how the state should organize knowledge, educate its citizens, and foster research. It confronts the gap between scientific capability and political decision-making, and it outlines reforms aimed at aligning national policy with empirical understanding.- How science informs administration, planning, and national security.
- Calls for a restructured education system that supports advanced craft and research.
- Critiques of existing technical education and suggestions for specialized, expert training.
- A historical view of science in statecraft and a vision for future reform.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the important role of science in the development and progress of modern nations. The author argues that nations which invest in scientific research and prioritize the education of their citizens in STEM fields will be better equipped to succeed in the competitive global landscape. The book examines the historical evolution of the concept of the state and its relationship to scientific advancement, highlighting the importance of viewing science not just as a body of knowledge, but as a method of inquiry and problem-solving that can be applied to all aspects of society. The author provides a detailed examination of the various factors that contribute to national strength, including physical and mental health, material resources, and organizational capacity, and argues that science plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining all of these factors. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of creating a national culture that values and supports science, and the role that education has to play in fostering such a culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331112976_0
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