The Historiography of Contemporary Science, Technology, and Medicine

Writing Recent Science

Thomas Söderqvist author Ronald E Doel author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Sep '06

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As historians of science increasingly turn to work on recent (post 1945) science, the historiographical and methodological problems associated with the history of contemporary science are debated with growing frequency and urgency.

Bringing together authorities on the history, historiography and methodology of recent and contemporary science, this book reviews the problems facing historians of technology, contemporary science and medicine, and explores new ways forward.

With contributions from key researchers in the field, the text covers topics that will be of ever increasing interest to historians of post-war science, including the difficulties of accessing and using secret archival material, the interactions between archivists, historians and scientists, and the politics of evidence and historical accounts.

'these essays provide stimulating reading for everyone involved in the study of recent science as well as anyone interested in historiography more generally' - Soraya de Chadrevian, University of California

ISBN: 9780415272940

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 635g

336 pages