Scientism and technocracy in the twentieth century : the legacy of scientific management /

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This book examines twentieth-century scientific management and the role and influence of technocrats who have exercised power and formulated public policies by virtue of their specialized technical knowledge.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Olson, Richard, 1940- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]
Temas:
1900-1999
Technocracy > History > 20th century.
Scientism > History > 20th century.
Management science > History > 20th century.
Technology and state > History > 20th century.
Technocratie > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Scientisme > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Sciences de la gestion > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Politique scientifique et technique > Histoire > 20e siècle.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > General.
Management science
Scientism
Technocracy
Technology and state
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Scientism among the Engineers; 2 Scientific Management Enters the Public Domain; 3 Taylorism Goes Global; 4 Technocracy during the Cold War, 1945-1990; 5 Technocracy/Scientism in the Developing World, 1900-2000; 6 Mitigated Scientism and Technocracy; 7 Continuing Concerns about the Role of Technical Expertise in a Democracy; 8 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index; About the Author

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