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Transatlantic communication in the early years of the International Scientific Series (1871 to 1875)

June 3, 2010 | Media and Technology
The first 18 volumes of the International Scientific Series published in both London and New York were reviewed to assess their contribution to transatlantic communication of popular science. The dominant flow of ideas was westwards on topics such as science versus religion, empiricism in psychology, survival of the fittest, jurisprudence versus mental illness, economics and development of cinematography. There was an eastward flow in philology. The preparation of volumes was rushed and many authors merely expanded previous notes, articles and pamphlets. Commercial and idealistic motives conflicted. There were disagreements among authors. Despite all this, the series had a lasting effect on social thought.

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  • Howard Swatland
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    University of Guelph
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 9
    Number: 2
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: General STEM | History/policy/law
    Audience: General Public | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Comics, Books, and Newspapers

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