Includes bibliographical references.

Scientific method -- Examples of scientific method -- Examples of unscientific method -- Creative aspects of science -- Discovery of the laws of motion -- Space and politics -- Is it worth the price -- Development of atomic theory -- Atomic weapons -- Dangers and benefits of nuclear testing -- Hazards and potentialities of the peaceful atom -- Science and politics -- Balance between food and population -- Factors unknown to Malthus -- Science and the human dilemma -- Controlled society -- Science as power -- Science as understanding. The readings in volume are intended as an introduction to some of the fundamental ideas of contemporary science and technology, and to a few of their international political implications. "Prepared by American Foundation for Continuing Education at Syracuse University."--T.p.