The Politics of Chemistry : Science and Power in Twentieth-Century Spain
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| Title: | The Politics of Chemistry : Science and Power in Twentieth-Century Spain |
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| Description: | Agustí Nieto-Galan argues that chemistry in the twentieth century was deeply and profoundly political. Far from existing in a distinct public sphere, chemical knowledge was applied in ways that created strong links with industrial and military projects, and national rivalries and international endeavours, that materially shaped the living conditions of millions of citizens. It is within this framework that Nieto-Galan analyses how Spanish chemists became powerful ideological agents in different political contexts, from liberal to dictatorial regimes, throughout the century. He unveils chemists'position of power in Spain, their place in international scientific networks, and their engagement in fierce ideological battles in an age of extremes. Shared discourses between chemistry and liberalism, war, totalitarianism, religion, and diplomacy, he argues, led to advancements in both fields. |
| Authors: | Agustí Nieto-Galan |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Science--Political aspects--Spain--History--20th century, Science and state, Science--Social aspects--Spain--History--20th century, Chemistry--Social aspects--Spain--History--20th century, Chemistry--Political aspects--Spain--History--20th century |
| Categories: | TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | Agustí Nieto-Galan argues that chemistry in the twentieth century was deeply and profoundly political. Far from existing in a distinct public sphere, chemical knowledge was applied in ways that created strong links with industrial and military projects, and national rivalries and international endeavours, that materially shaped the living conditions of millions of citizens. It is within this framework that Nieto-Galan analyses how Spanish chemists became powerful ideological agents in different political contexts, from liberal to dictatorial regimes, throughout the century. He unveils chemists'position of power in Spain, their place in international scientific networks, and their engagement in fierce ideological battles in an age of extremes. Shared discourses between chemistry and liberalism, war, totalitarianism, religion, and diplomacy, he argues, led to advancements in both fields. |
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| ISBN: | 9781108482431 9781108600903 |
