Art or science?

Article Abstract:

The study of management is amenable to the scientific method. Those who claim otherwise do so because their interests are served by a subjective approach. Six examples from 'The Foundations of Corporate Success' illustrate key principles of objective management science.

Management science, Analysis

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Biodivisiveness: science policy

Article Abstract:

The Republican majority in Congress is threatening to eliminate the Interior Department's National Biological Service, created to help protect the nation's biological diversity. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt spoke at the AAAS conference in defense of the agency.

Political activity, Political aspects, Environmental policy, Republican Party (United States), United States. Congress, Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation, United States. Department of the Interior, United States. National Biological Service

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Ceramic in wonderland: materials science

Article Abstract:

Zirconium tungstate displays no expansion over a huge temperature range, -273 degrees C to +777 degrees C. Its discovery is expected to quickly be adapted for use in scientific instruments, especially interferometers and telescopes.

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing, Ceramic Materials, Pottery and Related Products, Research, Ceramics, Zirconium, Tungsten compounds

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