San Antonio College Library

From John Gibbons, one of the world's most influential scientists, comes an insightful, multifaceted exploration of one of the central issues of our time: the impact of government policy on scientific and technological advancement. Perhaps no one has a clearer understanding of this issue than John H. Gibbons, Science Advisor to President Clinton. With his extensive experience as a research physicist and as a government administrator and adviser, Gibbons...

"In this overview of the science establishment and its relationship with the federal government, renowned physicist Alfred K. Mann details the reasons behind the creation of the four nonmilitary federal science agencies that are responsible for the bulk of this budget and are the principal supporters of scientific research and technology in American universities. Looking into each agency, he elucidates the ways in which decisions were made, whose...

In How the Laser Happened, Nobel laureate Charles Townes provides a highly personal look at some of the leading events in twentieth-century physics. Townes was co-inventor of the maser, of which the laser is one example; an originator of spectroscopy using microwaves; and a pioneer in the study of gas clouds in galaxies and around stars. This memoir traces his multifaceted career from its beginnings on the family farm in South Carolina. Spanning...

"The authors outline three waves of energy innovation to reveal how America can speed up the introduction of new technologies and business models and accelerate deployment on a massive scale"--Provided by publisher.