APS Forum on Physics and Society - October 1996

Volume 25, Number 4 Oct 1996

• Letters
  1. Research versus Teaching?: Alvin M. Saperstein
  2. A Murderous Relation Between Fellow Professionals?: Jeffrey J Marque

• Articles
  
  1. Science, Politics, and Human Rights: Yuri F. Orlov
  2. A Coverup of Nuclear-Test Information: A. DeVolpi
  3. More Physical Insight into the Assassination of President Kennedy: Michael A. Stroscio
  4. In Search of an Improved Science and Public-Policy Process: David Hafemeister

• News
  
  1. Forum Executive Committee Session at the Indianapolis APS/AAPT Meeting
     Summary, Full Minutes
  2. AIP Corporate Associates Meeting
  3. Forum Participation in APS Centenary Program
  4. APS Council Statement "Energy: The Forgotten Problem"
  5. Suggestions for Job Hunters in the Energy/Environmental Fields
  6. NSF's Science and Engineering Indicators

• Reviews
  1. Rethinking Science as a Career: Perceptions and Realities in the Physical Sciences: Sheila Tobias, Daryl Chubin and Kevin Aylesworth; reviewed by Maria Falbo-Kenkel
  2. Lisa Meitner: A Life in Physics: Ruth Sime; reviewed by L.F. Cohen
  3. Four Articles on Climate Change: Consequences Journal; reviewed by Art Hobson