The Book Club: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe
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The Troubling Intersection of Science and Warfare
This chapter examines the military's secretive use of aerobiology research during World War II, particularly the work of Theodore Roseberry, highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by scientists in the military-industrial complex. It also explores the evolution of biological warfare programs during the Cold War and the subsequent neglect of aerobiology in public health discourse.
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