Download or read book International Partnerships in Large Science Projects written by Joanne Sedor and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International collaboration in scientific research & the rise of large science projects are two significant outgrowths of the scientific revolution of the past century. This report examines the factors that may warrant or facilitate international collaboration in large science projects or, conversely, that may favor the U.S. pursuing projects independently. It identifies the challenges raised by international collaboration & explores approaches that can promote the successful planning & execution of international projects. Covers: high-energy physics; fusion energy research; scientific activities in space; & neutron sources & synchrotrons.