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Peer reviewedVayrynen, Raimo – International Social Science Journal, 1983
The nature of military research and development (R&D) is reviewed. Relationships between military R&D and governmental science policy in the United States, France, and the Soviet Union--countries that pursue different science policies and R&D strategies--are compared. Suggestions for a more realistic science policy are presented. (SR)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Developed Nations, Futures (of Society), Government Role
Krepon, Michael – 1984
One in a series of booklets whose purpose is to stimulate greater and more effective understanding of world affairs among Americans, this five-chapter report is geared to the nonexpert wanting to know more about the complex topics of verification and compliance with arms control agreements. "Basic Concepts of Verification" examines the…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Foreign Policy, Government Role, Instructional Materials
Download full textLawlor, John M., Jr. – 2000
In August 1945, the United States unleashed an atomic weapon against the Japanese at Hiroshima and Nagasaki and brought an end to World War II. These bombs killed in two ways -- by the blast's magnitude and resulting firestorm, and by nuclear fallout. After the Soviet Union exploded its first atom bomb in 1949, the Cold War waged between the two…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, Fallout Shelters, Foreign Countries, Government Role
Peer reviewedAlbrecht, Ulrich – International Social Science Journal, 1983
Military research and development (R&D) in Western countries and the USSR are analyzed in terms of growth; self-perception of R&D personnel; relationships with industry and the state bureaucracy; reproduction schemes which result in war-oriented work; and worker training. Prospects are slim for the conversion of military production to…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Developed Nations, Government Role, Job Training
Irwin, Wallace, Jr., Ed.; And Others – 1979
Facts and controversial issues concerning SALT II (Strategic Arms Limitations Talks) are examined. The intent of the document is to enable non-specialists in military/strategic matters to arrive at their own conclusions. Central questions explored are: Is it possible to arrive at an agreement that will stabilize strategic arms competition and…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Federal Government, Foreign Policy, Government Role
