Aus dem Inhalt: Addresses Given at the Opening/Closing Ceremonies of the XVIIIth International Congress of History of Science: Christoph J. Scriba: The Beginnings of the International Congresses of the History of Science u Fritz Krafft: Science and Political Order / Wissenschaft und Staat u Klaus Pinkau: Science and Politics u Wolfgang Wild: The Role of the Government in the Field of Education and Society Plenary Lectures with Special Reference to the General Theme of the XVIIIth International Congresses of the History of Science oScience and Political Order / Wissenschaft und Staato Lewis Pyenson: Why Science May Serve Political Ends: Cultural Imperialism and the Mission to Civilize u Gerald Schroder: Science Policy and Pharmacy in the NS Period u Caroll Pursell: Technology and Political Order in the 20th Century u Armin Hermann: Science under Foreign Rule. Policy of the Allies in Germany 1945-49 Symposia: Reports of their Organizers: Introductory Remarks by the Chairman of the Program Committee (Fritz Krafft) u Publications and Reports u A Survey of the Congress Budget (Christoph J. Scriba) Scientific Program: Final Status.