Science, Cold War and the American State

Science, Cold War and the American State
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Total Pages : 420
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ISBN-10 : 9781135852795
ISBN-13 : 1135852790
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Book Synopsis Science, Cold War and the American State by : Allan A. Needell

Download or read book Science, Cold War and the American State written by Allan A. Needell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book illuminates how Berkner became a model that produced the scientist/advisor/policymaker that helped build post-war America. It does so by providing a detailed account of the personal and professional beliefs of one of the most influential figures in the American scientific community; a figure that helped define the political and social climates that existed in the United States during the Cold War.


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