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Among Demons and Wizards: The Nuclear Energy Discourse in Sweden and the Re-Enchantment of the World
Anshelm, Jonas – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 2010
In 1956, the Swedish Parliament decided to invest in a national nuclear energy program. The decision rested on the conviction that it would be in the interest of the nation to use the assets of natural uranium, the advanced reactor technology, and the expertise on nuclear physics that the country had at its disposal. Since the decision concerned…
Descriptors: Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Energy, Foreign Countries, Scientists

Newby, J. C. – Physics Education, 1988
Discusses the origins and development of rockets mainly from the perspective of warfare. Includes some early enthusiasts, such as Congreve, Tsiolkovosky, Goddard, and Oberth. Describes developments from World War II, and during satellite development. (YP)
Descriptors: Science and Society, Science Education, Science History, Scientific Research