Scientists' expertise as performance: between state and society, 1860–1960
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367599805
Date de publication :
30 juin 2020
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
470 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The essays in this collection explore our reliance on experts within a historical context and across a wide range of fields, including agriculture, engineering, health sciences and labour management. Contributors argue that experts were highly aware of their audiences and used performance to gain both scientific and popular support.