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      Discovering the Brain

      National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine,Sandra Ackerman

      The brain …

      There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate?

      The…

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      Corporate Restructuring and Industrial Research and Development

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine,The Academy Industry Program of the National Academy of Sciences

      The debate about the effects of corporate restructuring on industrial investment in research and development has important implications for public policy. This book emanated from a symposium sponsored by the…

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      National Issues in Science and Technology

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine,National Research Council

      Consists of four white papers, prepared for the Clinton administration as it took office, on important national policy issues in which science and technology play a central role. Topics covered…

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      The Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Lectures 2003: Keeping Patients Safe – Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses

      Institute of Medicine of the National Academies,National Academy of Sciences

      The Rosenthal lecture included in this volume captures a panel discussion on the IOM report Keeping patients safe: transforming the work environment of nurses –Foreword.

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      Science, Evolution, and Creationism

      Committee on Revising Science and Creationism: A View from the National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine,National Academies

      How did life evolve on Earth? The answer to this question can help us understand our past and prepare for our future. This work explores the many inquiries being pursued…

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      An Assessment of the National Science Foundation’s Science and Technology Centers Program

      National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine,Engineering and Public Policy,Committee on Science,Institute of Medicine

      The National Science Foundation requested that the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy of the NAS, the NAE, and the IOM form a panel to evaluate the accomplishments of…

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      New Medical Devices: Invention, Development and Use

      National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine,Karen B. Ekelman,National Academy of Sciences

      Examines the role of federal support, the decision-making process behind private funding, the need for reforms in regulation and product liability, the effects of the medical payment system, and other…

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      Capitalizing on Investments in Science and Technology

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Although the United States capitalizes on its investment in science and technology effectively, there remains room for improvement. This volume identifies the ingredients for success in capitalizing on such investments…

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      Observations on the President’s Fiscal Year 1999 Federal Science and Technology Budget

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      In this report, the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) provides its observations on the federal science and technology (FS&T) portion of the president’s fiscal year (FY) 1999…

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      Observations on the President’s Fiscal Year 2000 Federal Science and Technology Budget

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Fifth in a series of annual reports, this study provides observations on the Administrationa s FY 2003 budget proposal for federal science and technology (FS&T) programs. The first section of…

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      An Evaluation of Radiation Exposure Guidance for Military Operations: Interim Report

      Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Sciences

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      Research Briefings

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences

      Examines areas important to the progress of US science and technology: the science of interfaces and thin films, decision making and problem solving, protein structure and biological function, and the…

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      The Academic Research Enterprise within the Industrialized Nations: Comparative Perspectives

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

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      National Science and Technology Strategies in a Global Context: Report of an International Symposium

      Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      This report covers discussions at a symposium on the International Context for National Science and Technology Strategies. The meeting was held May 7, 1997 at the National Academy of Sciences…

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      State Science and Technology Policy Advice: Issues, Opportunities, and Challenges: Summary of a National Convocation

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      States have also assumed an increasing responsibility for developing, formalizing, and institutionalizing policies and programs that support R&D and enable S&T evidence and expertise to be incorporated into policy making…

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      Amendments to the National Academies’ Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

      Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Presents the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee’s set of amendments to the Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research . This report clarifies earlier recommendations and conclusions, including…

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      Amendments to the National Academies’ Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

      Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee,National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,National Academies

      In 2005, the National Academies released the report Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research . In order to keep the guidelines up to date, the Human Embryonic Stem Cell…

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      Resources for Teaching Middle School Science

      National Science Resources Center of the National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine,The Smithsonian Institution

      Developed by the National Science Resources Center, this is a tool for identifying and selecting effective science curriculum materials meant for students in grades 6 through 8. This volume describes…

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      Final Report of the National Academies’ Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee and 2010 Amendments to the National Academies’ Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

      Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee,National Research Council

      In 2005, the National Academies released the book, Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, which offered a common set of ethical standards for a field that, due to the…

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      The Outlook for Science and Technology

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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      Science and Babies: Private Decisions, Public Dilemmas

      Suzanne Wymelenberg,Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Sciences

      Presents the major reproductive issues that suggests answers for the public. This book includes discussions on how the clash of opinions on sex and family planning prevents us from making…

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      Guatemala: Human Rights and the Myrna Mack Case

      Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Committee on Human Rights

      Two members of the Committee on Human Rights, NAS member Mary Jane West-Eberhard and NAS/NAE member Morton Panish, undertook a mission to Guatemala to observe the trial of 2 high-level…

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      Future National Research Policies within the Industrialized Nations: Report of a Symposium

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine,National Research Council

      Contains proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable and the National Science Foundation. This book includes assessments of challenges to their national research systems, descriptions of national…

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      Biographical Memoirs

      Office of The Home Secretary,National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine

      Contains short biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Sciences.

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      Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend: On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Offers helpful advice on how teachers, administrators, and career advisers in science and engineering can become better mentors to their students. This guide covers topics on career planning, time management…

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      Technology and Employment: Innovation and Growth in the U.S. Economy

      Panel on Technology and Employment,Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Studies the relationship of technology to employment and the effects of technological change on the workplace. This book discusses the role of various technologies in strengthening US international competitiveness, recommends…

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      Careers in Science and Engineering: A Student Planning Guide to Grad School and Beyond

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Offers guidance to students on planning careers. This booklet is designed for graduate science and engineering students currently in or soon to graduate from a university, as well as undergraduates…

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      Major Award Decisionmaking at the National Science Foundation

      Panel on NSF Decisionmaking for Major Awards,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      The National Science Foundation (NSF) plans, grants, and administers large-scale research projects. This book provides an overview of how such projects are planned, reviews proposals for merit, and evaluates ongoing…

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      To Improve Human Health: A History of the Institute of Medicine

      Edward D. Berkowitz,Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Sciences

      Describes important individuals and events associated with the Institute of Medicine’s creation, operation, development, and accomplishments. This work also talks about the issues and challenges the Institute has confronted over…

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      The Myrna Mack Case: An Update

      Committee on Human Rights,Office of International Affairs,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,National Academy of Engineering

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      Observations on the President’s Fiscal Year 2001: Federal Science and Technology Budget

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Identifies potential impacts of the President’s proposed federal science and technology budget. This title does not make recommendations about specific spending levels, but rather identifies aspects of the proposed budget…

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      Finding Common Ground: U.S. Export Controls in a Changed Global Environment, Commissioned Papers

      National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Panel on the Future Design and Implementation of U.S. National Security Export Controls,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

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      The New Health Care for Profit: Doctors and Hospitals in a Competitive Environment

      National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine

      This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated…

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      Papers Commissioned for a Workshop on the Federal Role in Research and Development

      National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine,Sponsored by the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy and the Academy Industry Program,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science,Engineering and Public Policy

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      On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research

      Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an…

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      Breast Cancer: Setting Priorities for Effectiveness Research

      Division of Health Care Services,Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Sciences

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      The Government Role in Civilian Technology: Building a New Alliance

      Panel on the Government Role in Civilian Technology,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Offers an expert consensus on how government and industry together can respond to the realities of a global marketplace. This volume offers conclusions about policy and organizational changes with the…

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      Science and Technology Leadership in American Government: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments

      Panel on Presidentially Appointed Scientists and Engineers,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      The US government is involved in activities that have significant scientific and technical (S&T) components. This book delves into the reasons these federal S&T-related positions are vacant, identifies the consequences…

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      Information Technology and the Conduct of Research: The User’s View

      Panel on Information Technology and the Conduct of Research,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Computers and telecommunications have revolutionized the processes of scientific research. How is this information technology being applied and what difficulties do scientists face in using information technology? And how can…

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      The Social and Built Environment in an Older Society

      Committee on an Aging Society,National Academy of Sciences

      Third in the series, this book addresses the social implications of architectural and interpersonal environments for older people. It suggests how society and its structures can enhance the productivity of…

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      Responding to Health Needs and Scientific Opportunity: The Organizational Structure of the National Institutes of Health

      Institute of Medicine,Division of Health Sciences Policy,National Academy of Sciences

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      Marijuana as Medicine?: The Science beyond the Controversy

      Alison Mack,Janet Joy,Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Sciences

      Based on findings from an Institute of Medicine study on marijuana and medicine, this book provides patients with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This volume…

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      Effectiveness and Outcomes in Health Care: Proceedings of an Invitational Conference

      Division of Health Care Services,Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Sciences

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      In Her Own Right: The Institute of Medicine’s Guide to Women’s Health Issues

      Beryl Lieff Benderly,National Academy of Sciences

      Highlights what we know about the health differences between men and women and the mysteries that remain to be solved. This book examines women’s health across the life span: issues…

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      Community Oriented Primary Care: New Directions for Health Services Delivery

      Division of Health Care Services,Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Sciences

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      Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research

      Committee on Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research,National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine

      Examines interdisciplinary research efforts and recommends ways to stimulate and support such research. This report identifies steps that researchers, teachers, students, institutions, funding organizations, and disciplinary societies can take to…

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      Confronting AIDS: Directions for Public Health, Health Care and Research

      Committee on a National Strategy for AIDS,Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Sciences

      Examines the complex medical, social, ethical, financial, and scientific problems arising from the AIDS epidemic. This book also offers several public policy and research recommendations for an appropriate national response…

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      Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers: A Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies

      National Academy of Sciences,National Academy of Engineering,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy

      How can the postdoctoral experience be enhanced for the over 40,000 individuals who hold these positions at university, government, and industry laboratories? This book offers its assessment of the postdoctoral…

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