ON ARROWS AND THE OWL OF ATHENS: NATIONAL SECURITY AND SOCIAL SCIENTISTS,

Abstract

The paper evolved from a theme explored in a previous document by the same author on the role of scientific advisors on one policy issue /BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE: Evolution of the Decision-making Process (SP-3462) - November, 1969/. In both papers, scientists are seen as having a diminished influence upon policy makers. In this study, the emphasis is upon the emerging role of social science research as it relates to defense studies in the seventies. The author concludes that social scientists, like the physical scientists before them, are beginning to realize the limits of their influence upon decision-making. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0703472

Entities

People

  • David C. Phillips

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Computer Program Documentation
  • National Security
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Scientists
  • Security
  • Social Sciences

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Analytical Mechanics
  • Economics