The Historiography of Contemporary Science, Technology, and Medicine
Writing Recent Science
Thomas Söderqvist author Ronald E Doel author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:28th Sep '06
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- Hardback£145.00(9780415272940)
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: 9780415391429
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 620g
330 pages