The politics of chemistry : science and power in twentieth-century Spain / Agustí Nieto-Galan, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nieto-Galan, Agustí, author.

Series:

Science in history (Cambridge University Press)

Science in history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chemistry--Social aspects--Spain--History--20th century.

Chemistry.

Chemistry--Political aspects--Spain--History--20th century.

Science--Social aspects--Spain--History--20th century.

Science.

Science--Political aspects--Spain--History--20th century.

Science and state.

Chemistry--Social aspects.

Science--Political aspects.

Science--Social aspects.

History.

Spain.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xxv, 284 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2019.

Summary:

"Agusti Nieto-Galan argues that chemistry in the twentieth century was deeply and profoundly political. Far from existing in a distinct public sphere, chemical knowledge was applied in ways that created strong links with industrial and military projects, and national rivalries and international endeavours, that materially shaped the living conditions of millions of citizens. It is within this framework that Nieto-Galan analyses how Spanish chemists became powerful ideological agents in different political contexts, from liberal to dictatorial regimes, throughout the century. He unveils chemists' position of power in Spain, their place in international scientific networks, and their engagement in fierce ideological battles in an age of extremes. Shared discourses between chemistry and liberalism, war, totalitarianism, religion, and diplomacy, he argues, led to advancements in both fields."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781108482431

1108482430

OCLC:

1096215314

Publisher Number:

40029447612