NATS 1775 Lecture Notes - Big Science, Political Philosophy, Edwin Howard Armstrong
18 Oct 2013
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Began to develop in the us before they entered into ww2. Scientific research using many different types of disciplines. Coming together to work on a single research project. Projects require justification for lots of money spent on lots of resources. Often war-related or medical-related so public believes they"re important. Can be basic science or applied science. 20th century big role for government and military agencies. Projects require a delicate balance between scientific interest and government/military institutions involved. The us was concerned with their position if they would fight nazi germany. The nazi"s moved one step ahead of other countries in scientific technology such as aviation. Us can"t compete with technological process of nazi germany. Develop a far more powerful and strong army base by improving existing technology. Areas like airplane development as well as tank technology. Did not want to engage in trench warfare. Attempt to attack and subdue their enemy"s as quickly as possible.
