Scientists' expertise as performance: between state and society, 1860–1960
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781848935273
Date de publication :
1 avr. 2015
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
521 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.