On a War Footing: What to Do About Research in the Face of Aggression
摘要
Osborn was quite adamant when he reproached Director Lucas with his expectation that the staff must confront wartime exigencies with promptness. But his exhortation referred to officially sanctioned activities, such as the drills Osborn had authorized on the premises, and work for the Red Cross, or allowing his general (non-scientific) staff to enlist. When it came to the subject of research, Osborn was strangely reticent.