File 52 - "Institute for the Study of Science in Human Affairs & American Academy of Arts and Sciences, New York"

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JCPP/Bronowski/Bronowski/9/4/52

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"Institute for the Study of Science in Human Affairs & American Academy of Arts and Sciences, New York"

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  • 15 May 1969-14 October 1969 (Creation)

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Bronowski, Jacob (1908-1974), scientist
(1908 - 1974)

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Comprises correspondence, mainly with Christopher Wright (Director of the Institute for the Study of Science in Human Affairs, Columbia University, New York), relating to plans for Bronowski to attend a conference on 'Creative Innovation in Science and Statesmanship' (6-8 Nov 1969). Bronowski withdrew from the conference as he took on the directorship of the Council for Biology in Human Affairs.

Also includes: lists of participants and a conference schedule; a "speaking engagement" sheet [made for the file]; a typescript of 'The Study of Leadership' by Dankwart Rustow (introduction to a volume on 'Philosophers and Kings: Studies in Leadership'); and typescript 'Notes for an Exploration of Creative Innovation in Science and in Statesmanship' by Dankwart Rustow.

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      Box 125:14

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