Science for all : the popularization of science in early twentieth-century Britain / Peter J. Bowler.
Pubblicazione:
Chicago : The University of Chicago press, c2009.
Descrizione fisica:
X, 339 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Contiene:
Indice: List of illustrations. Preface. A note about money. 1. Introduction: Scientists, experts and the public. Pt. 1. Topics and themes in popular science: 2. Rival ideologies of science 3. The big picture 4. Practical knowledge for all. Pt. 2. Publishers and their publications: 5. Creating an audience 6. Bestsellers on big issues 7. Publishers' series 8. Encyclopedias and serial publications 9. Popular science magazines 10. Science for the general public. Pt. 3. 11. Big names 12. Scientists and other experts 13. Epilogue: the 1950s and after. Appendix: Biographical register. Bibliography. Index
