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Melissa B. Reynolds, "Reading Practice: The Pursuit of Natural Knowledge from Manuscript to Print" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Navigating Knowledge: From Established Narratives to Emerging Insights in Environmental Medicine

This chapter examines how established narratives shape our acceptance of new information, particularly in the context of scientific interventions. It highlights the historical relationship between pre-modern medical practices, environmental influences, and current understanding of botanicals.

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