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Professor Adolph Baker, Jurgen Hinze, Professor Richard Lewenton and Father William Wallace discuss science and politics; part 1

BROADCAST: Jan. 12, 1971 | DURATION: 00:49:25

Synopsis

Professors Adolph Baker, Jurgen Hinze, Richard Lewenton, and Father William Wallace discuss science and politics. The four professors explore question such as whether scientists be involved in political decisions. World War II and Vietnam War are used as examples by the scientists. An earlier interview with scientists Edward Teller and Albert Szent-Gyorgy is played.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 12, 1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.35 min.) : 10 1/2 in., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Philosophy World War II Vietnam War American History & Politics

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