The Gray Zone as an Oppositional Communication Channel. Czech Experts, Dissent and the Environmental Agenda
The Gray Zone as an Oppositional Communication Channel. Czech Experts, Dissent and the Environmental Agenda

Summary/Abstract: With respect to the history of sciences under communism, we understand thegray zone to mean academic practices originating from the negotiated autonomy of academiaand the need to respect scientific values such as objectivity and a critical approachto reality. Our research explores the links between academic communities that were notdirectly involved in dissident activities but actively supported dissent initiatives (very oftenfor a limited period of time) and were linked to transnational scientific networks or socialmovements. Specifically, we analyze the involvement of socially engaged scientists employedby the official research institutions in dissident activities related to the environmental sciences.

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