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Science -- Moral and ethical aspects -- History -- Sources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Victor Paschkis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-119
Abstract

Victor Paschkis (1898-1991), born in Vienna, was a Quaker, a mechanical engineer, and a professor. He was the founder, and first president, of the Society for Social Responsibility in Science. He also served as the chairman of the National Friends Conference on Race Relations, the American Friends Service Committee's Race Relations Committee, and the Committee on Fair Employment. Paschkis taught at Columbia University.

Dates: 1946-1976

Society for Social Responsibility in Science Collected Records

 Collection — Othertype CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Society for Social Responsibility in Science
Dates: 1949-1976

War Control Planners Collected Records

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-War Control Planners
Abstract

War Control Planners, chartered in 1963 in New York State, was organized by Harriet B. Kurtz and Howard G. Kurtz. Its purpose was to foster exploration and discussion of scientific and technical achievements to facilitate the protection of all nations against future wars.

Dates: 1955-1990