The Revolution in Science in America, 1900-1950

The Revolution in Science in America, 1900-1950

The US lagged behind the European powers, Germany, Britain and France, in scientific research and development at the beginning of the 20th century. Why this occurred and how Germany and Britain supported their flourishing scientific research cultures are discussed. The first serious expansion in ba...

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Main Author: Jack Cohen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Firenze University Press 2021-09-01
Series:Substantia
Subjects:
History of science
American science
European science
Nobel prizes
Basic research
Online Access:https://riviste.fupress.net/index.php/subs/article/view/1256
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spelling doaj-f565f2fea13f48beb5b171d7b8f7b5142021-09-10T19:34:46ZengFirenze University PressSubstantia2532-39972021-09-015210.36253/Substantia-1256The Revolution in Science in America, 1900-1950Jack Cohen0Chemistry Department, Ben Gurion University, Be’er Sheva, Israel The US lagged behind the European powers, Germany, Britain and France, in scientific research and development at the beginning of the 20th century. Why this occurred and how Germany and Britain supported their flourishing scientific research cultures are discussed. The first serious expansion in basic scientific research in the US occurred with the influx of European Jewish scientists fleeing Nazism in the 1930’s. They specifically brought with them knowledge of atomic physics. The influence of Vannevar Bush, who was Director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development during World War Two proved crucial for the expansion of civilian research and development after the War, supported by the Federal Government. Also after the War, Operation Paperclip brought German scientists to the US and they had significant influence on developments in aeronautics, rocketry and space exploration. https://riviste.fupress.net/index.php/subs/article/view/1256History of scienceAmerican scienceEuropean scienceNobel prizesBasic research
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The Revolution in Science in America, 1900-1950
Substantia
History of science
American science
European science
Nobel prizes
Basic research
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title The Revolution in Science in America, 1900-1950
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description The US lagged behind the European powers, Germany, Britain and France, in scientific research and development at the beginning of the 20th century. Why this occurred and how Germany and Britain supported their flourishing scientific research cultures are discussed. The first serious expansion in basic scientific research in the US occurred with the influx of European Jewish scientists fleeing Nazism in the 1930’s. They specifically brought with them knowledge of atomic physics. The influence of Vannevar Bush, who was Director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development during World War Two proved crucial for the expansion of civilian research and development after the War, supported by the Federal Government. Also after the War, Operation Paperclip brought German scientists to the US and they had significant influence on developments in aeronautics, rocketry and space exploration.
topic History of science
American science
European science
Nobel prizes
Basic research
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