Statement By Commissioner Of Education Earl McGrath, Science In General Education
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OCR Page 1 of 10SCIENCE IN GENERAL EDUCATION*
By Earl James McGrath
U. S. Commissioner of Education
Federal Security Agency
Since the advent of atomic energy in 1945, our citizens have
shom an umprecedented awareness of the part science plays in shaping
public affairs. Beginning with the publication of the Smyth report,
"Atomic Energy for Military Purposes,' more and more books about things
labelled "science" and persons called "scientists' have found their
way onto the best-seller lists.
Examine the titles most in demand at your local libraries. The
chances are you will find among them such works as "Explaining the
Atom," "Modern Science and Its Philosophy," and "The Universe and
Doctor Einstein." The reading public is curious,
to learn about this great, but overwhelming force of the mid-twentieth
century.
A closer examination of popular contemporary titles, however,
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reveals a significant phenomenon. Side by side with science books arse
such works as these: "Peace of Mind, "Peace of Soul,' *Guide for
Confident Living,' "You and Your Fears," and "How to Stop Worrying and
Start Living." Our citisens are disturbed and confused. The complexities
of living in the Atomic Age make for mental insecurity. Today we find
ourselves desperately groping for serenity, searching for answers to
questions which seem beyond our grasp.
*Read by Br. Philip G. Johnson, Specialist for Seience, Division of
Elementary and Secondary Schools, Office of Education, Federal Security
Agency, Washington, D. C. at the meeting of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science, December 29, 1949, Now York City.
Published in The Scientific monthly, Uee. LXXI, no. 2. August 1950.
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