This series delves into the history of science and medicine, offering fresh and innovative perspectives. It moves beyond traditional narratives to provide a critical examination of how scientific knowledge and medical practices have evolved. Readers can expect interdisciplinary approaches that illuminate the cultural, social, and political contexts shaping scientific advancement. The collection is ideal for those seeking a deeper, more complex understanding of the past of science and medicine.
This is the first accessible historical overview of the partnership between science and the state from the Scientific Revolution to World War II. Covering developments over five centuries and synthesising a range of approaches, John Gascoigne examines the evolution of the relationship between modern science and the modern state.
Placing the British Industrial Revolution in global context, Barbara Hahn explores the role of technological change in world history. Tracing this transformative moment from the north of England to slavery, cotton plantations, the Anglo-Indian trade and beyond, Hahn provides a new perspective on the relationship between technology and society.