History 697P: Popular Science
Fall 2005, Tues. 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Synopsis:
How have scientists and others sought to communicate scientific ideas to the public, and how have these ideas shaped history? How have non-scientists participated in the production of knowledge, and how has such participation challenged scientists' privileged positions as conveyors of scientific truth? We will read historical writings on a range of times and places, including Victorian England, the Soviet Union, communist China, post-War Japan, and contemporary U.S. and Europe. Requirements will include weekly short written assignments and one in-depth project tailored to students' individual interests and goals.
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