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Science and its stakeholders: The making of 'Science in American Life'

Catalog Data

Author:
Molella, Arthur P  Search this
Stephens, Carlene E. 1949-  Search this
Series Editor:
Pearce, Susan M  Search this
Subject:
National Museum of American History (U.S.) (NMAH)  Search this
Science in American Life (Exhibition) (1994: Washington, D.C.)  Search this
Physical description:
Number of pages: 12; Page numbers: 95-106
Date:
1996
Category:
Smithsonian History Bibliography
Citation information:
New Research in Museum Studies Vol. 6
Notes:
Molella and Stephens are curators at the National Museum of American History.
Summary:
A history of the development of the exhibit "Science in American Life" at the National Museum of American History. The exhibit looked at a wide range of impacts of science on American life which caused controversy with science advocates.
Contained within:
Exploring science in museums (Book)
Contact information:
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
Topic:
Technology  Search this
Science and civilization  Search this
Science--Social aspects  Search this
Exhibitions  Search this
Controversies  Search this
Publisher:
London: Athlone
Data Source:
Smithsonian Archives - History Div
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sic_14576