Scientism and technocracy in the twentieth century : the legacy of scientific management /
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.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham :
Lexington Books,
[2016]
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- 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
