The history of science and technology (HST) is a field of history which examines how humanity's understanding of the natural world (science) and ability to manipulate it (technology) have changed over the millennia. This field of history also studies the cultural, economic, and political impacts of scientific innovation.
Histories of science were originally written by practicing and retired scientists, starting primarily with William Whewell, as a way to communicate the virtues of science to the public. In the early 1930s, after a famous paper given by the Soviet historian Boris Hessen, effort was focused into looking at the ways in which scientific practices were allied with the needs and motivations of their context. [ Continue reading... ]
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"We are going to get a package passed," Bush said in a statement outside the Oval Office this morning. "We will rise to the occasion, where Republicans and Democrats will come together and pass a substantial rescue plan." (taken from Los Angeles Times) >read full article