Science for Sale
Subtitle: The Perils, Rewards, and Delusions of Campus Capitalism
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press; University of Chicago Press
Published: October 1, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780226306254
Subjects: Funding of education; Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation; Science funding & policy; Universities / polytechnics; Science; Science/Mathematics; USA; Higher; Philosophy & Social Aspects; Research & Methodology; Science / General; General; Public Affairs & Administration; Economic aspects; Finance; Research; Research institutes; United States; Universities and colleges
Description: "With Science for Sale, acclaimed journalist Daniel S. Greenberg reveals that campus capitalism is more complicated - and less profitable - than media reports would suggest. While universities seek out corporate funding, news stories rarely note that those industry dollars are dwarfed by government support and other funds. Also, while many universities have set up technology-transfer offices to pursue profits through patents, many of those offices have been financial busts. Meanwhile, science is showing signs of providing its own solutions, as highly publicized misdeeds in pursuit of profits have provoked promising counter-measures within the field." "Based on extensive, candid interviews with scientists and administrators, Science for Sale will be indispensable to anyone who cares about the future of scientific research."--Jacket.