" This seminar examines the history and legacy of the Cold War on American science. It explores scientist's new political roles after World War II, ranging from elite policy makers in the nuclear age to victims of domestic anti Communism. It also examines the changing institutions in which the physical sciences and social sciences were conducted during the postwar decades, investigating possible epistemic effects on forms of knowledge. The subject closes by considering the place of science in the post-Cold War era."

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Describe President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s domestic and foreign policies
Discuss gender roles in the 1950s
Discuss the growth of the suburbs and the effect of suburbanization on American society