AMST 3911

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AMST 3911
Science in the American Polity, 1960 to Now

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

This course reviews the changing political relations between science, technology, and the state in America from 1960 to the present. It focuses on policy choices involving science and technology in different institutional settings, such as Congress, the court system, and regulatory agencies. The tension between the concepts of science as an autonomous republic and as just another interest group is a central theme.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3091, STS 3911

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17146 AMST 3911   LEC 001

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