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Assesses the state of international exchange of data in the natural sciences, examining trends in el...
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Assesses the state of international exchange of data in the natural sciences, examining trends in electronic transfer and management, and identifying strengths, weaknesses, and challenges. Topics include the pressure toward commercialization , including the economic aspects of government dissemination; the implications of proposed changes to intellectual property laws; the role of scientists in shaping legislative and legal solutions; and recommendations for improving access to scientific data by and from the developing world. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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