Popular Science
Popular Science

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Published: 1872-05

Total Pages: 134

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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.

The People's Peking Man
The People's Peking Man

Author: Sigrid Schmalzer

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2009-05-15

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0226738612

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In the 1920s an international team of scientists and miners unearthed the richest evidence of human evolution the world had ever seen: Peking Man. After the communist revolution of 1949, Peking Man became a prominent figure in the movement to bring science to the people. In a new state with twin goals of crushing “superstition” and establishing a socialist society, the story of human evolution was the first lesson in Marxist philosophy offered to the masses. At the same time, even Mao’s populist commitment to mass participation in science failed to account for the power of popular culture—represented most strikingly in legends about the Bigfoot-like Wild Man—to reshape ideas about human nature. The People’s Peking Man is a skilled social history of twentieth-century Chinese paleoanthropology and a compelling cultural—and at times comparative—history of assumptions and debates about what it means to be human. By focusing on issues that push against the boundaries of science and politics, The People’s Peking Man offers an innovative approach to modern Chinese history and the history of science.

Far Afield
Far Afield

Author: Vincent Debaene

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2014-04-04

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13: 022610723X

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Anthropology has long had a vexed relationship with literature, and nowhere has this been more acutely felt than in France, where most ethnographers, upon returning from the field, write not one book, but two: a scientific monograph and a literary account. In Far Afield—brought to English-language readers here for the first time—Vincent Debaene puzzles out this phenomenon, tracing the contours of anthropology and literature’s mutual fascination and the ground upon which they meet in the works of thinkers from Marcel Mauss and Georges Bataille to Claude Lévi-Strauss and Roland Barthes. The relationship between anthropology and literature in France is one of careful curiosity. Literary writers are wary about anthropologists’ scientific austerity but intrigued by the objects they collect and the issues they raise, while anthropologists claim to be scientists but at the same time are deeply concerned with writing and representational practices. Debaene elucidates the richness that this curiosity fosters and the diverse range of writings it has produced, from Proustian memoirs to proto-surrealist diaries. In the end he offers a fascinating intellectual history, one that is itself located precisely where science and literature meet.

Popular Science
Popular Science

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Published: 1893-09

Total Pages: 144

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How to Use the Popular Science Library; History of Science; General Index
How to Use the Popular Science Library; History of Science; General Index

Author: Garrett Putman Serviss

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-27

Total Pages: 647

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In 'How to Use the Popular Science Library; History of Science; General Index,' readers are presented with an anthology that elegantly bridges the expansive realms of scientific discovery and historical analysis. This collection stands out for its comprehensive coverage, seamlessly weaving together narratives from seminal moments in the development of scientific thought with a discernible clarity and depth. The anthology distinguishes itself through a diverse array of literary styles, from the analytical to the descriptive, offering a holistic view of the progression of scientific knowledge and its profound impact on society over the centuries. The contributing authors, Garrett Putman Serviss and Arthur Selwyn-Brown, each bring a unique perspective shaped by their own experiences and areas of expertise. Serviss, known for his eloquent articulation of astronomical phenomena, and Selwyn-Brown, with his robust exploration of engineering and technological advances, together encapsulate the dynamic interplay between various scientific disciplines and their evolution. Their collective work within this anthology mirrors significant cultural and literary movements, reflecting an era where science began to permeate the public consciousness more deeply than ever before. This anthology is an indispensable resource for anyone keen to delve into the rich tapestry of scientific development through the ages. It offers readers a unique opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes, all within the single context of understanding the trajectory of scientific thought. Encouraging a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of scientific advancements and their documentation, this collection is a must-read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts eager to engage with the dialogue between science's past and its implications for the future.

America Observed
America Observed

Author: Virginia R. Dominguez

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1785333615

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There is surprisingly little fieldwork done on the United States by anthropologists from abroad. America Observed fills that gap by bringing into greater focus empirical as well as theoretical implications of this phenomenon. Edited by Virginia Dominguez and Jasmin Habib, the essays collected here offer a critique of such an absence, exploring its likely reasons while also illustrating the advantages of studying fieldwork-based anthropological projects conducted by colleagues from outside the U.S. This volume contains an introduction written by the editors and fieldwork-based essays written by Helena Wulff, Jasmin Habib, Limor Darash, Ulf Hannerz, and Moshe Shokeid, and reflections on the broad issue written by Geoffrey White, Keiko Ikeda, and Jane Desmond. Suitable for introductory and mid-level anthropology courses, America Observed will also be useful for American Studies courses both in the U.S. and elsewhere.