Defense science in the post-superpower world / Gregory R Copley.

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COPLEY Gregory R

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In: Defense & Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy Vol XXXVII No 11-12, pp.8-13 (22)Summary: Discussion about the role of science in defence. Highlights the distinction between belief and knowledge and deplores the rise of the former at the expense of the latter. Since WWII the USA has suppressed its allies defence science and now produces hugely expensive equipment relying almost exclusively on government contracts for R&D and production.

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Discussion about the role of science in defence. Highlights the distinction between belief and knowledge and deplores the rise of the former at the expense of the latter. Since WWII the USA has suppressed its allies defence science and now produces hugely expensive equipment relying almost exclusively on government contracts for R&D and production.

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