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Atomic Roaches and Test-tube Babies: Bentley Glass and Science Communication

Siff, Sarah
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1339001805

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2012, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Journalism (Communication).
Bentley Glass was an American geneticist during the Cold War who originated the myth that only cockroaches would survive a nuclear apocalypse. As a scientific researcher, writer, editor, and administrator, he advocated better writing in science, greater communication between scientists and the public, and an enhanced policy-making role for scientists. His liberal political views graced the pages of the journal Science, where he introduced the editorial page while serving as interim editor. He wrote for general readers and was an expert guest on radio and television programs. As president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and leader of many other organizations throughout his career, his views were also widely disseminated through public speeches. Glass’s authority with the public as a scientist during the Cold War created a platform for his discussions of peace, academic freedom, racial equality, and other social and political topics.
Joseph Bernt (Advisor)
Marilyn Greenwald (Other)
Patrick Washburn (Other)
102 p.
Communication; History; Journalism; Science History
Cold War; scientists; science communication; genetics; evolution; race; cockroaches

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  • Siff, S. (2012). Atomic Roaches and Test-tube Babies: Bentley Glass and Science Communication [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1339001805

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Siff, Sarah. Atomic Roaches and Test-tube Babies: Bentley Glass and Science Communication. 2012. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1339001805.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Siff, Sarah. "Atomic Roaches and Test-tube Babies: Bentley Glass and Science Communication." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1339001805

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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