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Science and the British Empire.

Mark Harrison1

  • 1Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine, 45/47 Banbury Road, Oxford.

Isis; an International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences
|August 24, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Recent scholarship explores the history of science within the British Empire, examining new themes and analytical frameworks. This work highlights indigenous scientific traditions and network models for understanding colonial science.

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Area of Science:

  • History of Science
  • Colonial Studies
  • Imperial History

Background:

  • Recent decades show increased scholarly interest in the history of science within the British Empire.
  • This essay reviews key works and identifies evolving themes and interpretations in the field.

Observation:

  • Traditional analytical frameworks for colonial science are being questioned.
  • There is a growing emphasis on the interactions between imperial science and indigenous scientific traditions.

Findings:

  • Emerging themes include the interconnectedness of scientific practices across the empire.
  • Network-based models offer new ways to understand scientific relations within and beyond colonial contexts.

Implications:

  • Re-evaluating colonial science requires considering indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Network analysis provides a more nuanced understanding of scientific exchange in imperial settings.

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