Series K/PP178/11 - Papers relating to Wilkins' political activism, 1965-2004

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K/PP178/11

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Papers relating to Wilkins' political activism, 1965-2004

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  • 1965 - 2004 (Creation)

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From the late 1960s onwards Wilkins was closely involved with many national and international pressure groups and non-governmental organisations on subjects including the moral responsibilities of scientists, nuclear disarmament, world hunger and human rights.  He was the founding President of the British Society for Social Responsibility in Science (BSSRS), 1969-1991, and President, Food and Disarmament International (FDI), 1984-2004.

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A significant portion of the collection items are available online in the Maurice Wilkins and Medical Research Council Biophysics Unit archive hosted by the Wellcome Library.

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