The debate over scientists' social responsibility is a topic of great controversy today. Peter J. Kuznick here traces the origin of that debate to the 1930s and places it in a context that forces a reevaluation of the relationship between science and politics in twentieth-century America. Kuznick reveals how an influential segment of the American scientific community during the Depression era underwent a profound transformation in its social values and political beliefs, replacing a once-pervasive conservatism and antipathy ...
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The debate over scientists' social responsibility is a topic of great controversy today. Peter J. Kuznick here traces the origin of that debate to the 1930s and places it in a context that forces a reevaluation of the relationship between science and politics in twentieth-century America. Kuznick reveals how an influential segment of the American scientific community during the Depression era underwent a profound transformation in its social values and political beliefs, replacing a once-pervasive conservatism and antipathy to political involvement with a new ethic of social reform.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition. x, 363pp. Near fine, with light foxing on the page edges, in a near fine dust jacket, with minor rubbing, and a few light scratches on the rear panel.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Traces the origin of the debate over scientists' social responsibility back to the 1930's and places it in a context that forces a reevaluation of the relationship between science and politics the 20th century America. Orange cloth with silver spine lettering. No writing in the book. x, 363pp., index. Full refund if not satisfied.
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Very Good+ Very Good+ Dust Jacket. Very good+ hardcover in very good+ dust jacket, from a private collection. 1st printing of 1st edition. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; text also clean. Unclipped DJ looks excellent. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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Fair. Acceptable-This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. PAPERBACK Standard-sized.