Title:

Alternative Tasks for Biologists

Creator:

Luria, S. E. (Salvador Edward), 1912-1991

Date:

1 November 1973

Description:

Reflecting his growing social concern, Luria digressed from the announced topic of this symposium at the University of Rochester, the "Impact of Genetics on Medicine," to discuss instead the relationship of biology and social concerns. He specifically addressed what he perceived to be the increase in pressure being placed on biologists to focus on what Luria categorizes as essentially social problems, such as environmental degradation, industrial pollution, population increases, urbanization, and crime. A similar version of this talk appeared as an article in the "New York Review of Books" on 22 February 1974.

Original Repository:

American Philosophical Society. Library. Salvador Luria Papers

Rights:

Reproduced with permission of Daniel D. Luria. and Reproduced with permission of the American Philosophical Society.

Genre:

Speeches

Format:

Text

Extent:

12 pages

Language:

English

Legacy Source Citation:

Original Repository. American Philosophical Society. Library. Salvador Luria Papers. 12096

Legacy ID:

QLBBHQ

NLM ID:

101584611X116

Profiles Collection:

The Salvador E. Luria Papers

Shareable Link:

https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/101584611X116

Story Section:

Later Career: Teacher and Administrator, 1972-1991