Knowledge and Power in a Global Society

William Evan associates the emergence of modern science with the growth of international scientific and professional associations (ISPAs), that have been founded for the purpose of developing and applying scientific knowledge. In the course of pursuing these objectives, the ISPAs address global problems outside the framework of national interests and ideologies. The contributions to this book are the result of a conference convened (at the University of Pennsylvania) with the specific aim of exploring the potential influence of ISPAs on global problems and international decision making.