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The Federal Support of Mathematics.

Authors :
David Jr., Edward E.
Source :
Scientific American. May85, Vol. 252 Issue 5, p45. 7p. 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Recommends a plan for the renewal of U.S. federal support for research in mathematics. Impact of the Mansfield Amendment of the 1970 Military Procurement Authorization law on fundamental work in mathematics; Steps taken by universities to cope with the financial problems caused by the federal aid cuts on mathematical research; Reasons why mathematics fared worse than the other basic sciences in terms of federal support.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
252
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10556459
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0585-45