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Freedom's Laboratory
The Cold War Struggle for the Soul of Science
Book • 2020
In 'Freedom's Laboratory,' Audra J. Wolfe examines the role of scientists, administrators, and policymakers in American cultural diplomacy after World War II. The book reveals how the US government and private scientific groups promoted a vision of science emphasizing empiricism, objectivity, and internationalism to counter Communist ideology.
It uncovers the close relationship between the US government and scientific communities, highlighting the political uses of science during the Cold War and its ongoing impact on contemporary debates about science and politics.
It uncovers the close relationship between the US government and scientific communities, highlighting the political uses of science during the Cold War and its ongoing impact on contemporary debates about science and politics.
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Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as her latest book, exploring how science became a Cold War propaganda tool.
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How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Update)
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as Audra Wolfe's latest book.
386. How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War
