The Effects of Funding Changes upon the Rate of Knowledge Growth in Algebraic and Differential Topology, 1955-75.
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| Title: | The Effects of Funding Changes upon the Rate of Knowledge Growth in Algebraic and Differential Topology, 1955-75. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cohn, Steven F. |
| Source: | Social Studies of Science. Feb 1986 16(1):23-59. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 37 |
| Publication Date: | 1986 |
| Intended Audience: | Policymakers; Researchers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Financial Support, Knowledge Level, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Productivity, Publications, Science Education, Topology |
| Abstract: | Discusses effects of funding variations upon the rate of knowledge growth in algebraic and differential topology. Results based on a marginal productivity model indicated that funding variations had little or no effect upon the rate of knowledge growth. Lists 150 of the field's most highly rated papers. (ML) |
| Notes: | Journal availibility: See SE 539 523. |
| Journal Code: | CIJNOV1986 |
| Entry Date: | 1986 |
| Accession Number: | EJ339309 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Discusses effects of funding variations upon the rate of knowledge growth in algebraic and differential topology. Results based on a marginal productivity model indicated that funding variations had little or no effect upon the rate of knowledge growth. Lists 150 of the field's most highly rated papers. (ML) |
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