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Augusto Forti
Forti, Augusto
Forti, AugustoFellow, World Academy of Art & Science; Vice President, International Institute for Opera and Poetry, IDEAS Solidarietè; Retired Professor of Geophysics |
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Fellow, World Academy of Art & Science; Vice President, International Institute for Opera and Poetry, IDEAS Solidarietè; Retired Professor of Geophysics
Fellow, World Academy of Art & Science; Vice President, International Institute for Opera and Poetry, IDEAS Solidarietè; Retired Professor of Geophysics
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
WAAS Retrospective: Why WAAS?
( WAAS ), ( International Organizations ), ( Knowledge, Science & Values ), ( Peace and Security ), ( Global Governance & Law )
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Abstract
In this short article, the author traces the sociological origins of WAAS and traces briefly the history of the scientists‘ nuclear abolition movement, which was a main reason for the founding of the Academy. A lot remains to be done by the world community to address the multifaceted problems we face today. WAAS has been playing a crucial role in this process.
In the sixties of the past century, I was a young scientist full of hope in a new world. Now I am a senior...