The purpose of EASST is to stimulate communcation, exchange and collaboration in the field of studies of science and technology. Europe in a larger sense evinces a variety of scholarly, cultural, linguistic and political styles, which EASST aims to bridge by providing a forum for discussion, as well as cooperative efforts in research and teachin
The original collection was given to the University Library by Brunel's grand-daughter, Lady Celia Noble, in 1950. It comprises letter books, sketchbooks, calculation books, documents and drawing instruments of Isambard Kingdom Brunel 1830-1866, certain papers of Isambard Brunel, Jr. and Sir Marc Brunel, and also the letterbooks of Henry Marc Brunel.
The National Museum of American History (NMAH) is devoted to collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts as a special class of historical evidence—and as principal expressions of human creativity. The Museum is interested in how objects are made, how they are used, how they express human needs and values, and how they influence society and the lives of individuals. NMAH's natural focus is on the history of the United States of America, including its roots and connections with other cultures.
Metascience is a review journal which covers the fields that comprise the disciplines of History and Philosophy of Science, and Technology and Science, Technology and Society.
In the early 1850's there was a rush of designs for a new stethoscope that used both ears. This new 'Bi-aural' or 'Binaural' instrument was felt to be the future of auscultation. Interestingly enough, the idea for a binaural stethoscope was first introduced in 1829, just a few years after Laennec's original instrument.
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A compilation of links to the history of Russia and Soviet Science and Technology.
MIT Museum presents exhibitions and programs that explore the foundations and frontiers of science and technology. The museum provides a window on the research being done behind laboratory doors at MIT and gives visitors the opportunity to investigate technological innovation.
The origins of this issue of Tekhnema go back a couple of years when it was deemed important by members, contributors and readers of the journal to elaborate a multidisciplinary space in which philosophy, the thinking of technics and technology, the physical and life sciences, and the humanities could exchange ideas and positions on the question of energy. An issue of Tekhnema to that end was thought appropriate.
Technology and Culture is the preeminent journal for the history of technology. Drawing on scholarship in diverse disciplines, Technology and Culture publishes insightful pieces intended for general readers as well as specialists. Readers include engineers, anthropologists, sociologists, museum curators, archivists, historians, and others. In addition to scholarly essays, each issue features 30- 40 book reviews and reviews of new museum exhibitions.
