Title The physicists : the history of a scientific community in modern America / Daniel J. Kevles.

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University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location	530.0973 K43P	Check Shelf

Description	xlv, 489 pages ; 24 cm
Note	Originally published: New York : Knopf, 1977. With a new pref.
Summary	This magnificent account of the coming of age of physics in America has been heralded as the best introduction to the history of science in the United States. Unsurpassed in its breadth and literary style, Kevles's account portrays the brilliant scientists who became a powerful force in bringing the world into a revolutionary new era. The book ranges widely as it links these exciting developments to the social, cultural, and political changes that occurred from the post-Civil War years to the 1970s. Throughout, Kevles keeps his eye on the central question of how an avowedly elitist enterprise grew and prospered in a democratic culture.--From publisher description.
Contents	The many wants of science -- Ennobling and purifying the mind -- The flaws of American physics -- Pure science and practical politics -- Research and reform -- Joining the revolution -- A need for new patrons -- "War should mean research" -- The war work of the physicists -- Cold war in science -- The impact of quantum mechanics -- Popularization and conservatism -- Making the peaks higher -- A new center of physics -- Miraculous year -- Revolt against science -- The New Deal and research -- Recovery in physics -- Organizing for defense -- A physicists' war -- The Bomb and postwar research policy -- Victory for elitism -- The physicists established -- New revolt against science -- A degree of disestablishment.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject	Physics -- United States -- History.
	Physicists -- United States.
	Science -- United States -- History.
	33.01 history of physics. (NL-LeOCL)077595513
	Physicists. (OCoLC)fst01063014
	Physics. (OCoLC)fst01063025
	Science. (OCoLC)fst01108176
	United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
	Natuurkunde.
	Natuurkundigen.
	Fisica (historia)
	Ciencia.
	Historia.
Genre/Form	History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
	History (form) (NL-LeOCL)088143147
ISBN	0674666569
	9780674666566

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