The twentieth century was the era of "big science." Driven by
strategic rivalries and fierce economic competition, wealthy
governments invested heavily in national science establishments.
Direct funding for institutions like the National Science
Foundation and high-visibility projects, such as the race to the
moon, fueled innovation, growth, and national prestige. But the big
science model left poorer countries out in the cold. Today the
organization of science is undergoing a fundamental transformation.
In T "he New Invisible College, "Caroline Wagner combines
quantitative data and extensive interviews to map the emergence of
global science networks and trace the dynamics driving their
growth. She argues that the shift from big science to global
networks creates unprecedented opportunities for developing
countries to tap science's potential. Rather than squander
resources in vain efforts to mimic the scientific establishments of
the twentieth century, developing country governments can leverage
networks by creating incentives for top-notch scientists to focus
on research that addresses their concerns and by finding ways to
tie knowledge to local problem solving. T "he New Invisible College
"offers both a guidebook and a playbook for policymakers
confronting these tasks.
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