science race training and utilization of scientists and engineers, US and USSR

This book represents a comparison of the systems of training and utilization of scientists/engineers in the United States and Soviet Union. Chapter 1 provides a general description of the economic structure and organization in which the training of scientists/engineers is conducted and in which such...

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Main Authors Ailes, Catherine P, Rushing, Francis W
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Crane, Russak 1982
Crane, Russak & Company, Inc
Subjects
College Science
Employment
Engineering Education
Engineers
Foreign Countries
Graduate Study
Higher Education
Labor Needs
Labor Supply
Labor Utilization
Occupational Mobility
Paraprofessional Personnel
Research and Development
Science Education
Scientists
Technical Education
Training
Training Methods
Training of
United States
USSR
United States
Soviet Union
USSR
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Summary:This book represents a comparison of the systems of training and utilization of scientists/engineers in the United States and Soviet Union. Chapter 1 provides a general description of the economic structure and organization in which the training of scientists/engineers is conducted and in which such trained personnel are employed. In chapters 2-5, the systems of training scientific, engineering, and technical personnel are described. The discussion covers the structure of U.S./Soviet educational systems, focusing on general education, technician training, higher education, and graduate training. Statistical tables providing a quantitative comparison of entrance, enrollment, and completion of various stages in the education process in the two countries are included where appropriate. Chapters 6-9 focus on employment aspects of scientists/engineers, discussing: definitions used for classifying individuals as scientists, engineers, or technicians; utilization of scientists/engineers in research and development (R&D) employment sectors; and the mobility of scientists/engineers between fields, employment positions, and geographic areas. Statistical tables showing science/engineering employment trends are presented as well as U.S./Soviet comparisons of total scientific/engineering manpower and estimated R&D employment aggregates. Principal methods used to forecast demand for and supply of scientists/engineers are described, including some supply projections. Chapter 10 summarizes and assesses some of the principal findings reported. (JN)
Bibliography:0844814075
ISBN:9780844814070
0844814075