Anthem Press International Scientific Relations: Science, Technology and Innovation in the International System of the 21st Century (Anthem Intercultural Transfer Studies)

Product Description A holistic analysis of the role and impact of science, technology, and innovation in the international system of the twentieth century. Review "In the midst of a pandemic, the choice of the name 'Sputnik V' for the Russian vaccine is not fortuitous. The same applies to the glamorous sequel to the Apollo space flights, which followed the Moon landing, or the grandiose names coined by either Chinese or European scientific authorities to promote their respective latest advancements. Boosting their prestige was among the goals intended. But so-called Science Diplomacy goes beyond those branding efforts, including the often complex relations between states, non-state actors, and scientific personnel. Dr. del Canto Viterale's groundbreaking volume provides a comprehensive understanding of how that realm of international relations has evolved in the last decades." -- Francisco Rodriguez-Jimenez, Professor at University of Extremadura, Spain, and member of the Executive committee of the THINK TANK in Global Studies, at University of Salamanca, Spain "This is an exciting book. The principal accomplishment is the introduction of International Scientific Relations as an interdisciplinary field. The study answers a host of questions about the role of science and technology in shaping international relations and will be of interest to both scholars and the policy community. -- Patrick James, Dornsife Dean's Professor of International Relations, University of Southern California, US About the Author Francisco Del Canto Viterale is currently Project Coordinator and Adjunct Professor at Fresno Pacific University, USA, and Academic Coordinator and Professor in the MA Program in global and international studies: science, tech & innovation specialization at the University of Salamanca, Spain. His core areas of knowledge are in global and international studies, with a specialization in science, technology, and innovation.