American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Ethical issues in human reproduction

A presentation of tapes edited and selected from a symposium called “Ethical Issues in Human Reproduction Technologies: Analysis by Women”, which was part of the 146th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which met in San Francisco in early January 1980. Speakers are Belita Cowan of the National Women’s Health…

August 24, 2025

Can we find an index for the quality of life? (Part 2 of 2) / moderated by S. Fred Singer and Mancur Olson.

Jerry Combs, Uriel G. Foa, Simon Teitel and Margaret Mead discuss cultural relativity, and how we can compare the various lifestyles around the world.

August 24, 2025

Sociobiology : implications for human studies / Dr. David Barash, George Pugh, and Frank Beach (Episode 1 of 4, Part 1 of 2)

Sociobiology : Implications For Human Studies / David Barash, George Pugh, Frank Beach. SERIES: Sociobiology symposium of the American Assocation for the Advancement of Science| no. 1 Dr. David Barash explains some basic postulates of sociobiology. George Pugh and Frank Beach present computer models for sociobiological studies. Also published under the title “What is sociobioloy?”…

August 24, 2025

Sociobiology : implications for human studies / Dr. David Barash, George Pugh, and Frank Beach (Episode 1 of 4, Part 2 of 2)

Sociobiology : Implications For Human Studies / David Barash, George Pugh, Frank Beach.SERIES: Sociobiology symposium of the American Assocation for the Advancement of Science| no. 1 Dr. David Barash explains some basic postulates of sociobiology. George Pugh and Frank Beach present computer models for sociobiological studies. Also published under the title “What is sociobioloy?” RECORDED:…

August 24, 2025

Reports from the 1975 American Association for the Advancement of Science (A.A.A.S.) Convention

This program consists of various reports on panels. Including a short interview by Bob Zalisk with Lewis M. Brascombe, Vice President and Chief Scientist of IBM. Other reports include: Lindsay Audin on energy, Eileen Zalisk on genetics, Nanette Rainone on human sexuality and Tina Blumenthal on urban architecture and model communities. Hosted by Paul McIsaac.…

August 24, 2025

American Association for the Advancement of Science / Chauncey Starr and other panel reports: hosted by Paul McIsaac.

Paul McIsaac hosts the third in a series of programs called “Science and the quality of life,” which is the theme chosen for this year’s Association for the Advancement of Science conference. In this program, WBAI’s Bonnie Bellow reports on the occupational health status of women, a panel which was held today at the Americana…

August 24, 2025

Introduction to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (A.A.A.S.)

First in a series on “Science and the quality of life.” An introduction to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. With Dr. Arthur Hirschman, Ted Goldfarb, Bob Zalisk, Eileen Zalisk, and hosted by Paul McIsaac. Program is opened and closed by the Incredible String Band’s “Juggler’s Song.”

August 24, 2025

A condemnation of sociobiology / Dr. Seymour Washburn ; interviewed by Laurie Garrett.

Dr. Seymour Washburn, professor of anthropology at University of California, Berkeley, attacks the field of sociobiology. Much of the speech focuses on a critique of E.O. Wilson of Harvard University, the chief proponent of the field of sociobiology, who wields evolutionary arguments to support the ascription of genetic bases to human behaviors. This approach has…

August 24, 2025

Can we find an index for the quality of life? / moderated by S. Fred Singer and Mancur Olson.

Symposium heard at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) held in December 1971 in Philadephia titled “Can we find an index for the quality of life?” Moderators are professor S. Fred Singer of the University of Virginia, and professor Mancur L. Olsen of the University of Maryland. Speakers are Uriel G. Foa,…

August 24, 2025

Science without conscience / Jean Mayer.

Discussion of the social responsibility of scientists.

August 24, 2025