Redefining Science: Scientists, the National Security State, and Nuclear Weapons in Cold War America
(Part of the Culture and Politics in the Cold War and Beyond Series)
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The Cold War forced scientists to reconcile their values of internationalism and objectivity with the increasingly militaristic uses of scientific knowledge. For decades, antinuclear scientists pursued nuclear disarmament in a variety of ways, from grassroots activism to transnational diplomacy and government science advising. The U.S. government ultimately withstood these efforts, redefining science as a strictly technical endeavor that enhanced...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1625342446
ISBN13:9781625342447
Release Date:December 2016
Publisher:University of Massachusetts Press
Length:324 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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