Science, Cold War and the American State

Description:

"Lloyd V. Berkner's role as a broker between the American scientific community and, for example, the U.S. military, the Department of State, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is presented in the context of his personal and professional development and his enduring convictions about science and the social utility of its methods."--Back cover.

subjects: Biography,  Cold War,  History,  Political aspects of Research,  Politics and government,  Research,  Science and state,  Scientists,  Scientists in government,  Scientists, biography,  United states, politics and government, 1953-1961,  Politique scientifique et technique,  Histoire,  Recherche,  Aspect politique,  Guerre froide,  Scientifiques de la fonction publique,  Politique et gouvernement,  SCIENCE,  Political aspects

People: Lloyd V. Berkner (1905-)

Places: United States

Times: 1953-1961,  20th century