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In this thoughtprovoking book, David Hart challenges the creation myth of postWorld War II federal science and technology policy. According to this myth, the postwar policy sprang fullblown from the mind of Vannevar Bush in the form of Science, the Endless Frontier (1945). Hart puts Bush's efforts in a larger historical and political context, demonstrating in the process that Bush was but one of many contributors to this complex policy and not necessarily the most successful one. Herbert Hoover, Karl Compton, Thurman Arnold, Henry Wallace, Robert Taft, and Curtis LeMayalong with more familiar figures like Bushare among those whose endeavors he traces.Hart places these policy entrepreneurs in the broad scheme of American political development, connecting each one's vision of the state in this apparently esoteric policy area to the central issues, events, and figures of midcentury America and to key theoretical debates. Hart's work reveals the wide range of ideas, often in conflict with one another, that underlay what later observers interpreted as a 'postwar consensus.' In Hart's view, these visionsand the interests and institutions that shape their translation into public policyform the enduring basis of American politics in this important area. Policymakers today are still grappling with the legacies of the forged consensus.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Forged Consensus'? A: 'Forged Consensus' by David Hart explores the historical and political context of post-World War II federal science and technology policy, challenging the myth that it was solely the brainchild of Vannevar Bush.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Forged Consensus'? A: The author of 'Forged Consensus' is David M. Hart, who examines the contributions of various policymakers in shaping postwar science and technology policy.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Forged Consensus'? A: 'Forged Consensus' was published on July 1, 1998.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Forged Consensus' have? A: 'Forged Consensus' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Forged Consensus'? A: 'Forged Consensus' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book of 'Forged Consensus' in? A: The used book of 'Forged Consensus' is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Is 'Forged Consensus' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Forged Consensus' is a first edition book.
- Q: What category does 'Forged Consensus' fall under? A: 'Forged Consensus' is categorized under United States history and politics.
- Q: What are some key figures discussed in 'Forged Consensus'? A: Key figures discussed in 'Forged Consensus' include Vannevar Bush, Herbert Hoover, Karl Compton, Thurman Arnold, Henry Wallace, Robert Taft, and Curtis LeMay.
- Q: What insights does 'Forged Consensus' provide about American politics? A: 'Forged Consensus' reveals the conflicting ideas and interests that shaped the postwar consensus in American politics, highlighting ongoing impacts on current policymaking.