Reminiscences of Dennis Flanagan, 1986.

Biographical Note

Editor.

Scope and Contents

Childhood in Philadelphia; stepfather's influence on early interest in astronomy; "Life" magazine: office clerk, editorial researcher, military photo copywriter, recollections of colleagues; decision to become science writer; reflections on typical science writer; purchase, restructuring of Scientific American: advertising, competition with other magazines, impact on field of scientific writing; evolution of magazine from 19th century to mid-1980's: format, writing style, composition and responsibilities of staff; scientists initial hesitation to write for magazine; treatment of nuclear issues: declassification of Hans Bethe's article on the atomic bomb, conflict with Atomic Energy Commission over publication; discussion of science magazines throughout 20th century.

Subjects

• Editors--Interviews.
• Flanagan, Dennis, 1919-2005.
• Interviews.
• Lowenstein, Bruce V., interviewer.--http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/ivr
• Oral histories (literary works)
• Science--Periodicals--History.
• Scientific American.

Access Conditions

Copyright by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, 1986