Beyond the laboratory : scientists as political activists in 1930s America /: scientists as political activists in 1930s America. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Peter J. Kuznick.
• Other Names: Kuznick, Peter J
• Contents: Science on the defensive in depression America -- From apathy to engagement : shifts in the scientific world -- The AAAS shapes the emerging science and society movement -- The Soviet model : an alternative vision of science and society -- The Soviet influence on physicians and physiologists -- Franz Boas mobilizes the scientists against fascism -- Scientists establish the American Committee for Democracy and Intellectual Freedom -- Beyond liberal reform : the American Association of Scientific Workers.
• Publisher Details: Chicago : University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Copyright Date: 1987
• Extent: 1 online resource (374 pages)
• Subjects: 320/.0885; Science -- Social aspects -- United States; Science -- Political aspects -- United States; Scientists -- Political activity -- United States; Sciences -- Aspect social -- États-Unis; Sciences -- Aspect politique -- États-Unis; Scientifiques -- États-Unis -- Activité politique; Science -- Political aspects; Science -- Social aspects; Scientists -- Political activity; Scientifiques -- Activité politique -- États-Unis -- 1900-1945; Wetenschapsbeoefenaars; Politieke activiteit; Politics -- United States; Social Responsibility; Societies, Scientific -- history -- United States; United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780226685427
• Related ISBNs: 9780226676203
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.