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Rocks and reactors : an atomic interpretation of human rights, 1941-1979

Creator:

Richards, Linda Marie

Abstract:

The atomic age was enacted by many scientists as a way to realize health and human rights. Human rights were conceived in this context as rights to economic development, science education, and nuclear medicine. The United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) acted hand in hand with UN agencies and educators...

Resource Type:

Dissertation