The attacks of September 11 and the release of anthrax spores revealed enormous vulnerabilities in the U.S. public-health infrastructure and suggested similar vulnerabilities in the agricultural infrastructure as well. The…

Provides a comprehensive, child-oriented research agenda for the nation. This work presents an overview of three major areas: definitions and scope; consequences, treatment, and prevention; and infrastructure and ethics. It…

In 1994, the National Research Council published recommendations for the disposal of chemical agents and munitions. In light of the evolution of alternative technologies, this work evaluates five army-chosen alternatives…

Outlines the accomplishments in the science and technology of catalysis and summarizes challenges and opportunities. This book presents recommendations for investment of financial and human resources by industry, academe, national…

Examines the Census Bureau’s program of research and development of the 2000 census, focusing particularly on the design of the 1995 census tests. This volume concentrates on those aspects of…

The Strategic Education Research Partnership (SERP) is an ambitious plan, which aims to construct a powerful knowledge base that will support the efforts of teachers, school administrators, colleges of education…

The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was established by Congress to provide health insurance to uninsured children whose family income was too high for Medicaid coverage but too low…

Brings together in one volume what researchers have learned about workers, employers, and retirees that is important for formulating retirement income policies. This volume covers such behaviors as workers’ decisions…