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What do you mean by a periodical? Forms and functions

Notes and Records of the Royal Society of London

|August 21, 2018

Summary

The definition of "periodical" is complex, with actual publication schedules often differing from intended periodicity. Historical scientific periodicals faced competition from other serial publications and evolving reader engagement.

Area of Science:

History of Science
Bibliometrics
Communication Studies

Background:

The term 'periodical' historically lacks a singular, fixed definition.
Publication periodicity was often aspirational rather than a strict reality for historical serials.

Observation:

Scientific periodicals competed with other instalment-based publications like dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Scientists utilized various communication channels beyond periodicals for discourse and debate.

Findings:

The historical concept of 'periodical' is nuanced, extending beyond mere regularity of publication.
Reader engagement significantly influenced the development and content of scientific periodicals during the 19th century.

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Understanding the dynamic relationship between publishers, scientists, and the reading public is crucial for historical research.