The American Physical Society and Cold War Political Activism

The American Physical Society and Cold War Political Activism

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the complex history of professional societies and political activism through an illuminating hour-long talk that delves into the intense internal conflicts within the American Physical Society during two pivotal periods - the Cold War and Vietnam War eras. Sarah Bridger examines how scientific organizations navigated political tensions, revealing the challenges faced by physicists as they grappled with their professional responsibilities and political convictions during these turbulent times.