Perspectives on Science
Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine
A new public events series from the Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine brings historical perspective to contemporary issues and concerns.
In the public forums, historians and other specialists speak about culturally relevant topics in front of a live audience at Consortium member institutions. Forum subjects range from medical consumerism to public trust in science and technology. Videos of these events are also available at chstm.org.
In podcast episodes, authors of new books in the history of science, technology, and medicine respond to questions from readers with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise. These conversations illuminate the utility and relevance of the past in light of current events.
In the public forums, historians and other specialists speak about culturally relevant topics in front of a live audience at Consortium member institutions. Forum subjects range from medical consumerism to public trust in science and technology. Videos of these events are also available at chstm.org.
In podcast episodes, authors of new books in the history of science, technology, and medicine respond to questions from readers with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise. These conversations illuminate the utility and relevance of the past in light of current events.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the Perspectives on Science podcast:
#1 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Pink and Blue, Gender, Culture, and the Health of Children
Gender, Culture, and the Health of Children
Elena Conis
Sandra Etter
Amy Medeiros
#2 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Vaccine Nation, America's Changing Relationship with Immunization
America's Changing Relationship with Immunization
Elena Conis
#3 Mentioned in 1 episodes
How to Sell a Poison, The Rise, Fall and Toxic Return of DDT
The Rise, Fall and Toxic Return of DDT
Elena Conis
