CERN, an adventure in international scientific cooperation

Abstract

Outlines the history of the Conseil European pour la Recherche Nucleaire (CERN) from its origins in 1951-53 and its establishment on a site on the Swiss-French border near Geneva. Describes the structure of the organisation and discusses the more important policy decisions of the 1960s and 1970s. Concludes by considering future prospects. (0 refs)