Sci and Culture in the Nineteenth Century Ser.: Making Entomologists : How ...

Name: Sci and Culture in the Nineteenth Century Ser.: Making Entomologists : How ...
Brand: University of Pittsburgh Press

University of Pittsburgh Press

Popular natural history periodicals in the nineteenth century had an incredible democratizing power. By welcoming contributions from correspondents regardless of their background, they posed a significant threat to those who considered themselves to be gatekeepers of elite science, and who in turn used their own periodicals to shape more exclusive communities. Making Entomologists reassesses the landscape of science participation in the nineteenth century, offering a more nuanced analysis of the supposed amateur-professional divide that resonates with the rise of citizen science today. Matthew Wale reveals how an increase in popular natural history periodicals during the nineteenth century was instrumental in shaping not only the life sciences and the field of entomology but also\n\nMaking Entomologists\nHow Periodicals Shaped Scientific Communities in Nineteenth-Century Britain\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail;