Cold War fostering of scientific elites: International Youth Olympiads in chemistry and physics 1967–1984
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چکیده
This article analyses two secondary school competitions – the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) and Chemistry (IChO) as platforms for early elite fostering in science between years 1967 1984. It argues that arrangements can be understood one of many Cold War arenas time period. The further discusses how participation its various forms pre-selection, preparations, scientific exams, celebratory activities, more leisure-adjusted parts contributed to form practices distinction separated contestants from other same-aged individuals their generation. identities self-images pupils were encouraged develop came a multilayered blend both national international discourses. Consequently, certain kind War-specific took place reflected interwoven character science, education politics during second half conflict.
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عنوان ژورنال: History of Education
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1464-5130', '0046-760X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0046760x.2021.1890239