Survey of Japanese Science

Nature 240, 191 - 193 (24 November 1972); doi:10.1038/240191a0

An Exile's View of the Contemporary Scene

A. SIBATANI

30 Owen St, Lindfield, NSW 2070, Australia

The views of Dr Sibatani, a scientist who left Japan six years ago, must of necessity be impressionistic and suffer from inaccuracy. But he is not bound by emotional involvements, personal considerations or official responsibility.

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