Packing the Courts of Science?
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| Title: | Packing the Courts of Science? |
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| Authors: | E. R. |
| Source: | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. May1953, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p98-99. 2p. |
| Subjects: | Science, Weeks, Sinclair, Cabinet officers, Astin, Allen V., United States. National Bureau of Standards, Research |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | The author reflects on the role of science in public affairs and the standards of scientific work. He stated how U.S. Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks has displayed a lack of understanding in the said issue by relieving National Bureau of Standards director Allen V. Astin and accusing the Bureau of a bias against business. He added that Weeks allegations has caused a great blow not only to the Bureau, but to other government research establishments as well. |
| Database: | Engineering Source |
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