Citizen scientist

Author(s)

• Von Hippel, Frank

Bibliographic Information

Citizen scientist

Frank von Hippel

（Masters of modern physics）

American Institute of Physics, c1991

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [244]-275) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

"Blurb & Contents" Frank von Hippel has been at the forefront of those scientists grappling with the troubled legacy of our Nuclear Age. Von Hippel offers insights about the choices we must make and how science can help us to make them. Topics include nuclear power, atomic weapons, disarmament, energy and the future of automobiles. The scientist's role in public life and the importance of "making trouble" is emphasized. Of interest to physicists, particularly those working in nuclear physics, policy makers, environmentalists and those concerned with nuclear disarmament and the role of science in society.

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Details

• NCID: BA12695322
• ISBN:
  • 0883187094
• LCCN: 90025369
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York, NY
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 285 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : Q127.U6
  • DC20 : 306.4/5/0973
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Science and state -- United States
  • LCSH : Scientists -- Social aspects -- United States
  • LCSH : Science -- Social aspects -- United States
  • LCSH : Public interest -- United States
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA12215584