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1Institutt for samfunnsmedisin, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet og Sosial- og helsedirektoratet, Postboks 7000 St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo. magne.nylenna@shdir.no
Summary
Norwegian medical publishing has shifted from Norwegian to English, impacting national identity and clinical practice. Maintaining local medical knowledge is crucial for good clinical practice despite internationalization.
Area of Science:
- Medical history
- Sociolinguistics in science
- National identity in research
Context:
- Norway's nation-building predates the 1905 dissolution of the union with Sweden.
- In 1905, Norway had three general medical journals and approximately 1200 doctors.
- German was the primary language for international science, but Norwegian dominated domestic scientific publishing.
Purpose:
- To examine the evolution of medical publishing in Norway.
- To analyze the impact of internationalization and language shifts on Norwegian medical journals and national identity.
- To discuss the challenges for contemporary medical publishing in balancing global standards with local context.
Summary:
- Medical publishing in Norway transitioned from predominantly Norwegian to English after World War II, mirroring global trends of specialization and internationalization.
- Nordic cooperation played a significant role in internationalizing Norwegian medicine, with Nordic specialist journals being particularly important.
- Despite a decline in Norwegian-language general medical journals, specialized Norwegian publications remain vital for national medical identity, though this is increasingly challenged.
Impact:
- The shift to English in scientific communication poses challenges for maintaining a distinct national medical identity.
- Contemporary medical publishing faces the challenge of integrating global medical knowledge with essential local societal and cultural understanding for effective clinical practice.
- The study highlights the complex relationship between national culture, medical practice, and the evolution of scientific communication channels.
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