Science -- Social aspects.
PRA Archive # | Title | Description | Genre |
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SZ0408.09 | Building a universe : an experimental radio play / produced by Helen Thorington. |
Helen Thorington focuses on the new reproductive technologies and the scientists responsible for... |
1987. | |
BB1810 | Morality in science and technology / moderated by David Perlman. |
William Houff, Elmer Luthman, Lawrence U. Juan and Harry Zagurites discuss their social... |
KPFA, 1 Sept. 1968. | |
BB2091.03 | Progress through fear / Buckminster Fuller. |
Talk on the impact of science and technology on man's role in the natural world. |
KPFA, 17 May 1969. | |
BB1370 | What are a scientist's responsibilities? / William Davidson ; interviewed by Byron Bryant. |
Chair of the Atomic Scientists of Chicago discusses the role of the scientist in society.|WHAT... |
KPFA, 18 Apr. 1959. | |
BB1365.01-.18 | The New impact of science / Albert English. |
Series of lectures about the way science influences everyday life. |
KPFA, 19 May 1958-27 Nov. 1960. | |
AZ0162.02 | Integrating scientific and human values : the challenge of gene splicing / Herbert Fingarette, Edwin Lennette, Anthony Raubitscheck, Theodore Roszak, and Ethan Singer. |
Scientists philosophers, and historians discuss how to make recombinant DNA research fit human... |
KPFA, 1977? | |
AZ0162.03 | The Role of public policy in recombinant DNA research / Herbert Boyer, Albert Jonson, Hal Holman, Mervyn Silverman, and Richard Wasserstrom. |
Discussion of the impact of public opinion on DNA research. |
KPFA, 1977? | |
BB1980 | Houses of science / J. Robert Oppenheimer. |
Talk about scientific research institutions given at the convention of the American Institute of... |
KPFA, 20 Apr. 1960. | |
BC0125 | Market science discussion / moderated by Theodore Roszak. |
Robin Clark and Daniel Greenburg discuss the inadequacy of science for solving most... |
KPFA, 21 Nov. 1970. | |
BC0325 | The Machine image / produced by Trevor Thomas. |
Exploration of the impact of science and technology on society. |
KPFA, 5 Oct. 1965. | |
BB2035 | Metaphor and simile in science / Susanne K. Langer. |
Philosopher discusses the implications of scientific thought for man's conception of... |
KPFA, 8 Oct. 1969. | |
BB0187 | Darwin centennial address / Sir Julian Huxley. |
Sir Julian Huxley Speech on the role of science in the development of civilization. Darwin... |
KPFA, 9 Feb. 1960. | |
BB4831 | The Road to life / George Wald. |
Talk on science, technology, and the human potentials movement.|THE ROAD TO LIFE / George Wald... |
KPFA, 9 Sept. 1970. | |
AZ0027.14 | Test tube babies / produced by Laurie Garrett. |
Documentary on the moral, physical, and socio-political controversy surrounding artificial... |
American Women -- Health, American Women -- Science and scientists | KPFA, Dec. 13, 1978 |
AZ0196 | The Birds and bees of test tube babies / produced by Laurie Garrett. |
Documentary. The pros and cons of in vitro fertilization. Actuality from HEW Ethics Advisory... |
KPFA, Dec. 13, 1978. | |
AZ0027.11 | Who can control science : the recombinant DNA debate / produced by Laurie Garrett. |
Analysis of ethical, political, and moral issues in recombinant DNA research are discussed by... ,Previously cataloged as AZ0163. |
KPFA, Jan. 19, 1978. | |
BB0168.01-.03 | Science and government / Charles P. Snow. |
Lectures on the role of the state in scientific research. ,r.1 missing (ca. 60 min.). |
KPFA, Sept. 1961. | |
KZ1340 | Women in science / Dr. Mary B. Kennedy, Dr. Jeanne Nerbonne and Maureen Ockert |
On this episode of The Wizard show, hosts Robert Nelson and Shel Plotkin talk with Professor... |
American Women -- Science and scientists | KPFK, 11 Feb. 1982 |
BB4508 | Applied science and practical peace / Joseph Kaplan. |
Kaplan talks about his life and work promoting world-wide scientific cooperation. |
KPFK, 19 May 1967. | |
BC0528 | Genetic engineering : the further adventures of superman. |
Documentary exploring the potential benefits and dangers of genetic engineering. Includes a talk... |
KPFK, 3 Oct. 1971. | |
BC1822 | A Scientist looks at life : an interview with Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi / interviewed by Dick Huemer. |
Interview with Nobel Laureate Algbert Szent-Gyorgyi, M.D., Ph.D, conducted by KPFK's Dick... |
KPFK, 7 July 1974. | |
KZ0382 | Bio-meditation / Jack Gariss. |
Black holes; the Penrose diagram; hyperspace.|BIO-MEDITATION / Jack Gariss... |
KPFK, Dec. 1977. | |
KZ0119 | The O'Neill space colonies / produced by Joe Adams. |
Readings from a proposal by Gerald O'Neill in the CO-evolution Quarterly for orbiting space... |
KPFK, Oct. 15, 1976. | |
IZ0268 | Exploration : a journey into the far reaches of science, 1-3 / produced by Rosemarie Reed. |
Exploration of modern technologies; their impact upon National policies, international relations... ,pt.1. "It can't happen here" : the safety of nuclear reactors in the United... |
Satellite, 11 July 1986. | |
IZ0270 | Exploration : a journey into the far reaches of science, 7-9 / produced by Rosemarie Reed. |
Exploration of modern technologies; their impact upon National policies, international relations... ,pt.1. The Soviet peace proposals -- pt.2. Einstein's unifed field theory -- pt.3. Smart... |
Satellite, 12 Sept. 1986. | |
IZ0269 | Exploration : a journey into the far reaches of science, 4-6 / produced by Rosemarie Reed. |
Exploration of modern technologies; their impact upon National policies, international relations... ,pt.1. How real is Soviet cheating on arms control treaties -- pt.2. Star Wars : the ultimate... |
Satellite, 8 Aug. 1986. | |
BB3762 | Speculations on the next 33 years / Herman Kahn. |
Talk on the future of America given to the American Association for the Advancement of Science... |
WBAI, 13 Apr. 1963. | |
BB4412 | Reflection on science and culture / J. Robert Oppenheimer. |
Talk on the social impact of scientific discoveries.|REFLECTION ON SCIENCE AND CULTURE / J.... |
WBAI, 13 May 1962. | |
BB3852.04 | Toward a science of peace / moderated by Glen Paulson. |
Tom Stonier, Cathy Kober, and Leonard Zablow discuss the role scientists must play in bringing... |
WBAI, 19 July 1970. | |
BC2069.12 | Science, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness / moderated by Margot Adler and Paul McIsaac. |
Dr. Rafael Solas, Dr. Marvin Minsky, Dr. Lloyd Motz, Jacques Cousteau, Dr. Carl Sagan and... |
WBAI, 1975. | |
BC0291 | Interview with Earl Ubell / interviewed by Milton Hoffman and Robbie Barish. |
Discussion of science. |
WBAI, 21 June 1971. | |
BB5347 | 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... |
American Women -- Science and scientists | WBAI, 23 Jan. 1972. |
BB3089 | The Ever widening gap / P.M.S. Blackett. |
Speech at the second special session of the American Association for the Advancement of Science... |
WBAI, 29 Mar. 1967. | |
BC2243.01 | 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 Women -- Science and scientists | WBAI, 30 Jan. 1975. |
BC2243.04 | 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... |
American Women -- Science and scientists, American Women -- Health | WBAI, 30 Jan. 1975. |
BC2243.05 | Science, technology and the Third World / hosted by Paul McIsaac. |
Maurice Bazan and Sam Anderson discuss science and its affect on the Third World, Bob Zalisk... |
WBAI, 30 Jan. 1975. | |
BC2243.06 | A.A.A.S. on population / interviewed by Paul McIsaac and Ron Rosenblum. |
Bob Zalisk and Stanley Aronowitz discuss nature, technology and science and other guests discuss... |
WBAI, 30 Jan. 1975. | |
IZ0043 | Societal implications of recent genetic research / Dr. Liebe Cavalieri. |
Address on recombinant DNA to a group of citizens who live near the site of drug manufacturer... |
WBAI, July 6, 1977. | |
IZ0044 | What is science for? : science and public policy / Erwin Chargaff, Rollin Hotchkiss, Kimball Atwood, and Leonard Ornstein. |
Panel discussion on recombinant DNA. |
WBAI, Nov. 18, 1976. |