Descriptor
Source
| Science | 4 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedHorowitz, Irving Louis; Horowitz, Ruth Leonora – Science, 1970
Discusses the reasons for the growth of tax-exempt foundations in the United States, and their role in promoting social science research, community projects and educational activities both at home and abroad. The foundations' political philosophies and their relation with government are examined. Bibliography. (LC)
Descriptors: Financial Services, Foundation Programs, History, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedHolden, Constance – Science, 1981
Describes the Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization with considerable influence on policy formation in the Reagan administration. Recommendations from this group regarding science policy are discussed. (CS)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Government Role, Policy Formation, Political Influences
Peer reviewedThiemann, Hugo – Science, 1970
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Government Role, Policy Formation, Political Influences
Peer reviewedWalsh, John – Science, 1983
Examines changes at the National Science Foundation since Edward Knapp was appointed director, including relations with National Science Board, vacancies in deputy directorship and four assistant directorships, relations with Office of Science and Technology Policy, research grant administration, budget control, policy analysis, programs outside…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrative Policy, Administrators, Federal Programs
