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Society / History / By Topic / Science /

Covers the development of science within a regional, topical, social or political context. Many scientific discoveries were influenced or hindered by the political and cultural climate of the times.

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Museum of the History of Science, University of ...

Library calalog, image library, and numerous virtual exhibits available online.

7
6,341
NA
196,000
39,200
742

Institute and Museum of History of Science - ...

The museum and web site are particularly rich resources for the life and work of Galileo.

8
256,667
NA
39,300
2,580
168

Echo Science and Technology Virtual Center

Annotated catalogue of history of science, technology, and medicine resources.

6
10,685
NA
127,000
18,600
5

Birr Castle Demesne

A science museum in Ireland devoted to the astronomical, engineering botantical and photographical work of the Parsons family.

6
2,664,906
NA
2,280
500
3

Science Timeline

A chronology from the 7th millennium BC to the present day, with brief explanations of events in the history of western natural philosophy and sciences.

5
1,525,338
NA
803
131
4

Today in Science History

Memorializes births and deaths of famous and not so famous scientists of the past, and other events in science history. Searchable.

6
354,700
NA
67,700
17,300
179

Green Lion Press

Independent book publisher specializing in history of mathematics and history of science. Includes information on ordering, books available, and how to contact them.

4
6,531,723
NA
92,200
611
NA

Science and You

Several articles, mostly on history and philosophy of science, aimed at a lay audience.

4
3,892,293
NA
1,120
446
1

Nobel e-Museum

Biographies and Nobel Lectures of the prizewinners, from the Nobel Foundation.

8
26,628
NA
27,500,000
321,000
14

Australian Science Archives Project - ASAPWeb

Aims to improve access to Australia's scientific, technological and medical heritage by helping to preserve records and artifacts and communicating the existence of this heritage to a wide audience. Includes scientist biographies.

6
9,684
NA
238,000
22,900
47

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