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    • History of Science
    • Twentieth-Century Science
    • Scientific Knowledge Production

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    • Twentieth-century science historiography often overlooks valuable primary sources.
    • Existing scholarship presents a lopsided view of scientific developments post-1900.
    • There's a tendency to focus on specific features deemed "modern" and dominant.

    Observation:

    • Traditional historical methods applied to earlier science are often abandoned when studying the twentieth century.
    • Key resources, research questions, and methodologies from natural history and museum studies are underutilized.
    • Field-based human physiology represents a significant neglected area of study.

    Findings:

    • Neglected sources offer rich narratives and insights into scientific practices.
    • Applying natural history and "museum" approaches can illuminate "modern" science.
    • Field studies in human physiology provide a case study for alternative historical analysis.

    Implications:

    • Revisiting "older" methodologies can enrich the history of twentieth-century science.
    • Broadening the scope of historical inquiry reveals diverse scientific knowledge production.
    • This approach challenges established narratives and encourages new research avenues.