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Science and Technology: Cooperation between the United States and China. Hearing before the Special Subcommittee on U.S. Trade with China of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress, First Session (October 31, November 3, 1983).
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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1984
These hearings addressed cooperative efforts of the United States and the People's Republic of China under the 1979 agreement on science and technology. Thus far, there are more than 20 signed protocols (included in appendices) implementing the agreement in various scientific and technological areas. Activities in such areas as energy, health,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Energy, Federal Programs, Hearings
Health Care Technology Assessment. Hearing Before the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. United States Senate, Ninety-Eighth Congress, Second Session on Examination of the Health Cost Containment Issue: Health Technology Assessment; General Cost Containment Strategies; and Cost Implications of Defensive Medicine and Medical Malpractice.
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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1984
This committee hearing was held to consider factors in federal suport of health care services, including the roles of professional organizations, insurance companies, and hospitals. The process of evaluating whether the use of medical technology, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic procedures are cost-effective and beneficial is identified as…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Federal Legislation, Government Role, Health Insurance
The Role of Darwinism in Environmental Decision Making.
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Cohen, Bernard L. – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Inconsistent decision making of the United States government on environmental issues is described. Discussed are the health risks of alternatives, environmental group leadership, the role of the news media, and the role of the government. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Decision Making, Environmental Education, Higher Education