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The Cold War & the University: Toward an Intellectual History of the Postwar Years,Used
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The years following 1945 witnessed a massive change in American intellectual thought and in the life of American universities. The effort to mobilize intellectual talent during the war established new links between the government and the academy. After the war, many of those who had worked with the military or the Office of Strategic Studies took jobs in the burgeoning postwar structure of universitybased military research and intelligence agencies, bringing large infusions of government money into many fields.The essays in this text explore what happened to the university in these years and why. They show the many ways existing disciplines, such as anthropology, were affected by the Cold War ethos, and discuss the rise of new fields, such as area studies, and the changing nature of dissent and academic freedom during and since the Cold War.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Cold War & the University'? A: The book explores the transformation of American intellectual thought and university life following World War II, particularly focusing on the influence of the Cold War on academic disciplines and the emergence of new fields.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Cold War & the University' is Richard C. Lewontin.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the page count for this book? A: The book contains 258 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Cold War & the University' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 1996.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Political Science.
- Q: How does the book address the concept of academic freedom? A: The essays in the book discuss the changing nature of dissent and academic freedom during and after the Cold War.
- Q: Are there any specific fields of study highlighted in the book? A: Yes, the book examines how existing disciplines, like anthropology, were influenced by the Cold War, and discusses the rise of new fields such as area studies.
- Q: What insights can I gain regarding the relationship between universities and government from this book? A: The book provides insights into how the war effort established new connections between the government and academic institutions, particularly through military research and funding.