The Knowledge Economy and Socialism: Science and Society in Cuba (Dvila Agustn Lage)(Pevná vazba)

Examines Cuba's approach to scientific research, and distinguishes it from that of capitalist societies "Cuba's future must, by necessity, be a future of scientists," Fidel Castro proclaimed in 1960. As Agustn Lage Dvila shows in this pathbreaking book, Cuba has in fact become a global leader in both the generation and application of scientific knowledge--as demonstrated by its ubiquitous production of socially useful products, from vaccines and medicines, to organic food. Speaking from his position as a noted Cuban immunologist, Dr. Lage shows how Cuba achieved such prominence, positing that the training of its scientists, their scientific practices, and their relationships with the Cuban people are intimately connected to the socialist culture that derived from the Cuban Revolution. Lage offers clearly written and easily understood answers to questions critical to the very
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