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Medical "publishing societies" in eighteenth-century Britain
1Briscoe Library, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 78284.
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|July 1, 1994
Summary
New medical journals in 18th-century Britain often invoked society sponsorship for credibility. This perception of endorsement was crucial, even with minimal or non-existent organizational ties.
Area of Science:
- History of Medicine
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- The 18th century saw the rise of specialized medical journals.
- Publishing societies played a role in scholarly communication.