Description |
xiii, 196 pages ; 21 cm |
Note |
Based on the proceedings of the conference sponsored by Boston College and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, held Dec. 28-29, 1969. |
Contents |
pt. 1. Science and the problems of society: University scientist and society / J. Tuzo Wilson -- Scientists in the courtroom / Victor J. Yannacone, Jr. -- Urban problems and technology / Paul Parks -- Government and science -troubled waters / Donald F. Hornig -- pt. 2. Scientist and society: Rethinking scientific objectives / Franklin A. Long -- Science and the university crisis / John Platt -- Problems and responsibilities / George Wald -- Why basic research? / Victor F. Weisskopf -- Integration of science and life / Lewis Mumford -- pt. 3. Confrontation: Science and the revolution in the Third World / Robert F. Drinan -- Crisis of man and his environment / Edmund S. Muskie -- Remarks / Philip H. Abelson -- Remarks / Erwin D, Canham. |
Subject |
Science and civilization -- Congresses.
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Science and civilization. |
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Sciences et civilisation -- Congrès. |
Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Added Author |
Carovillano, Robert L., 1932-
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Skehan, James William, 1923-
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Boston College.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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