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Barry Commoner's Place in History (2012)

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The brief announcement on these pages of Dr. Barry Commoner's passing echoed those of mainstream media outlets, which lauded his work in environmental politics (Early leader of environmental movement dies, News of the Week, 5 October, p. 23). More important, Commoner's life in science offers a crucial perspective on the development of science and public life through the 20th century.

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Authors & Contributors
Egan, Michael
Freyfogle, Eric T.
Torruella, Rafael A.
Thomson, Jennifer Christine
Barreras, Ricardo E.
Wellock, Thomas Raymond
Concepts
Science and politics
Political activists and activism
Environmental sciences
Public policy
Environmental protection
Environmentalism
Time Periods
20th century, late
21st century
20th century
Places
United States
Japan
Wisconsin (U.S.)
California (U.S.)
Soviet Union
Institutions
United States. Atomic Energy Commission
United States. Forest Service
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
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