Overview
The shift to a market economy in post-communist Eastern Europe has had a profound impact on science and scientists across the region, leading to reforms in research management practices and to drastic cuts in funding levels everywhere. Many countries are moving to a system of competitive research grants awarded on the basis of peer review. The introduction of peer review is not simply a technical matter. It signifies a fundamental change in the social structure of science, enhancing profession-al autonomy and giving working scientists a voice in the allocation of resources. This book combines first-hand accounts of the reform process with analyses of the strengths and weaknesses of both peer review and quantitative indicators.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781858660790
- ISBN-10: 1858660793
- Publisher: Central European University Press
- Publish Date: January 1997
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.37 x 0.95 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.08 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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