ISBN:
0470226544
,
0470245743
,
1281217204
,
9780470226544
,
9780470245743
,
9781281217202
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xii, 184 p)
,
ill
,
23 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Palo Alto, Calif ebrary 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Scientific Freedom : The Elixir of Civilization
DDC:
303.48/3
Keywords:
Action research
;
Research
Abstract:
Scientific Freedomoutlines what needs to be done to restore the freedom that can transform scientific understanding. The author defines Transformative Research (Venture Research) and explains how an initiative might be designed and implemented; discusses the revolutionary concept of low-risk, high-reward research; explains the wider significance of instability, and introduces the formidable Damocles Zone; explores threats to the university as an institution; and describes how a Transformative Research initiative might work in practice.
Abstract:
Scientific Freedom outlines what needs to be done to restore the freedom that can transform scientific understanding. The author defines Transformative Research (Venture Research) and explains how an initiative might be designed and implemented; discusses the revolutionary concept of low-risk, high-reward research; explains the wider significance of instability, and introduces the formidable Damocles Zone; explores threats to the university as an institution; and describes how a Transformative Research initiative might work in practice
Description / Table of Contents:
Scientific Freedom; Contents; List of Posters; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Damocles Zone; Chapter 2 Scientific Freedom and Transformative Research; Chapter 3 Mismanagement by Objectives: The Need for Fresh Approaches; Chapter 4 Searching for Planck's Successors; Chapter 5 Universities for the Twenty-First Century: The Case for a Fifth Revolution; Chapter 6 Venture (or Transformative) Research: How It Works in Practice; Chapter 7 The Venture Research Harvest; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-177) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1002/9780470245743
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