Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: Peter Collins, who worked as a policy officer and historian for the Royal Society for 32 years, has written an invaluable, eye-opening account of this premier organization for science, from the Tercentenary of 1960 through to the 350th anniversary of 2010.In doing so he fills a considerable gap in the historical literature.The account is meticulously sourced, drawing on Collins' unparalleled knowledge of the recent archives of the Society, as well as interviews, the memories of colleagues and the material held in external collections.But the volume is more than that.Between 1960 and 2010 the Society was led by 10 scientists-Howard
Author: Jon Agar
Institution: University College London
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2620390964