A History of Science, Technology and Philosophy in the 18th Century . By A. Wolf, professor of the history of science in the University of London. 814 pp., with 345 illustrations. The Macmillan Company, New York, 1939. $8.00.

Science ◽  
1939 ◽  
Vol 89 (2319) ◽  
pp. 536-537
Author(s):  
Frederick E. Brasch
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
History Of Science ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Historical and other studies of science, technology and medicine in the University of Edinburgh

2008 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Henry
Keyword(s):  
History Of Science ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Significant Feature ◽  
Sociological Study ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Formal Study ◽  
History Of ◽  
University Of Edinburgh ◽  
The University

Considering Edinburgh's prominence in the historical development of the sciences, it might be expected that the formal study of the history of science would appear as a significant feature in its university. Alas, this is not so, although there are signs that things are beginning to improve. If there is a deficit in historical studies of science, however, it is surely outweighed by Edinburgh's remarkable contribution to the sociological study of science and technology, which has even given rise to the designation ‘Edinburgh School’ to refer to a characteristic approach to the study of science that was developed in Edinburgh University. In this report I briefly consider the history of these and other aspects of the study of science, technology and medicine in Edinburgh as well as presenting an outline of the current picture.

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