Science in the new Russia : crisis, aid, reform /

This analysis of Russian science shows how the Russian science establishment was one of the largest in the world, boasting a world-leading space program and Nobel prizes. However, when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 the financial supports for the community were eliminated resulting in a "br...

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Main Author: Graham, Loren R.
Other Authors: Dezhina, Irina, 1962-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bloomington, IN : Indiana University Press, 2008
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Summary:This analysis of Russian science shows how the Russian science establishment was one of the largest in the world, boasting a world-leading space program and Nobel prizes. However, when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 the financial supports for the community were eliminated resulting in a "brain drain."
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 193 pages)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253000330
0253000335
1281810827
9781281810823
9786611810825
661181082X
Language:English.
Reproduction Note:Electronic reproduction.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.
Action Note:digitized