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tjr_ohio's review
4.0
Very interesting and accurate core concept. I enjoyed the discussion around science and funding history as well as the defense of the two dimensional distribution of scientific research. The later chapters get into details of U.S. funding policy that did not hold my interest, partially because they change so quickly that these parts of the book feel dated.
ihorbook's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting book on the history of basic/applied science distinction and its importance for science policy in USA since the 1945 Vannevar Bush report. According to Stokes, we have to enlarge the usual one-dimensional distinction to two-dimensional space with the inclusion of "Pasteur's quadrant" - use-inspired basic research, which is very important to preserve and fund even in the age of diminished government support for science.
jaguridi's review
4.0
Excelente libro que cuestiona la separación ciencia básica - aplicada. Propone un nuevo framework que sirve para dar nuevas luces de análisis pero que en mi opinión puede ampliarse aun más.
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