Science Studies during the Cold War and Beyond Paradigms Defected
This book examines the ways in which studies of science intertwined with Cold War politics, in both familiar and less familiar “battlefields” of the Cold War. Taken together, the essays highlight two primary roles for science studies as a new field of exp
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S C I ENC E S T UDI ES DUR I NG T H E C O LD WA R A ND BEYO ND Paradigms Defected
PA LG R AV E S T U D I E S I N T H E H I S TO RY O F S C I E N C E A N D T E C H N O LO G Y
Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology Series Editors James Fleming Colby College South China, Maine, USA Roger Launius Washington, D.C., USA
Designed to bridge the gap between the history of science and the history of technology, this series publishes the best new work by promising and accomplished authors in both areas. In particular, it offers historical perspectives on issues of current and ongoing concern, provides international and global perspectives on scientific issues, and encourages productive communication between historians and practicing scientists.
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/14581
Elena Aronova • Simone Turchetti Editors
Science Studies during the Cold War and Beyond Paradigms Defected
Editors Elena Aronova University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, USA
Simone Turchetti University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology ISBN 978-1-137-57816-7 ISBN 978-1-137-55943-2 DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-55943-2
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In memory of John V. Pickstone who encouraged us to pursue this research project.
PREFACE
This book was inspired by an international conference “Politics and Context of Science Studies during the Cold War and Beyond,” held at the Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg in Greifswald on March 22–24, 2012. The workshop’s organizer, Elena Aronova, was generously offered this opportunity as a 2011–2012 fellow-in-residence at the Wissenschaftskolleg. Her w
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