Redefining Science: Scientists, the National Security State, and Nuclear Weapons in Cold War America

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The book explores the tension between scientific values and militaristic applications during the Cold War, highlighting the struggle of antinuclear scientists advocating for disarmament. It examines how the U.S. government redefined science to serve national security interests, often dismissing moral arguments against nuclear weapons as unscientific. In the 1980s, grassroots activists shifted towards emotional appeals, challenging the established narrative. The work sheds light on the ongoing complex relationship between scientists, the public, and government regarding critical issues like security and climate change.