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Neuroscience in the former GDR.

V Bigl1, W Singer

  • 1Paul Flechsig Institute for Brain Research, Leipzig, FRG.

Trends in Neurosciences
|July 1, 1991
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German reunification revealed significant differences in scientific traditions and science policy that emerged during 45 years of separation. Post-1945 division led to unexpected divergence between East and West Germany.

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Area of Science:

  • Science and Technology Policy
  • German History
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • Prior to 1945, Germany shared unified scientific traditions and policies.
  • Post-World War II division led to 45 years of divergent scientific development in East and West Germany.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of post-WWII division on German science.
  • To highlight the unexpected differences between East and West German scientific landscapes post-reunification.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of science policy.
  • Comparative study of scientific traditions.

Main Results:

  • Significant divergence in scientific traditions and policy occurred between East and West Germany during the period of separation.
  • The intensity of these differences was greater than anticipated upon formal reunification.

Conclusions:

  • The 45-year division profoundly altered German scientific identity and infrastructure.
  • Reunification necessitates addressing and integrating these divergent scientific systems.

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