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New Books in the History of Science

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Interviews with historians of science about their new books

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In this episode, Sarah talks to Daniel J. Sherman about his most recent book, Sensations: French Archaeology Between Science and Spectacle, 1890-1940 (U Chicago Press, 2025). Sensations is a history of the early years of professional archaeology in F... more

The Metaphysics of Race seeks to reframe debates on the conflicting scientific and spiritual traditions that underpinned the Nazi worldview, showing how despite the multitude of tensions and rivals among its adherents, it provided a coherent conceptu... more

Spike Bucklow joins Jana Byars to talk about The Year: An Ecology of the Zodiac (Reaktion, 2025). This delightful book defies genre. It is a journey through nature’s yearly cycle, blending science, history and poetic reflection.The Year takes us on a... more

Eyes by Hand: Prosthetics of Art and Healing (MIT Press, 2025) is a book about artificial eyes—about the artisans and artists who make them, and about the life-changing and sometimes life-saving experience of wearing them, as author Dan Roche has don... more

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Amit Varshizky
Israeli historian, novelist, and essayist.
Episode: Amit Varshizky, "The Metaphysics of Race: Science and Faith in the Nazi Worldview" (Taylor & Francis, 2024)
Lewis A. Grossman
Professor of law at American University focusing on food and drug regulation, health law, and American legal history
American University
Episode: Lewis A. Grossman, "Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America" (Oxford UP, 2021)
Emilio Elizalde
Professor and author of 'The True Story of Modern Cosmology'
Barcelona University
Episode: Emilio Elizalde, "The True Story of Modern Cosmology: Origins, Main Actors and Breakthroughs" (Springer, 2021)
Athena Aktipis
Co-leader of the Arizona Cancer Evolution Center and associate professor
Arizona State University
Episode: Athena Aktipis, "The Cheating Cell: How Evolution Helps Us Understand and Treat Cancer" (Princeton UP, 2020)
Christa Kuljian
Author and historian focusing on feminist science studies
Wits University, Johannesburg
Episode: Christa Kuljian, "Our Science, Ourselves: How Gender, Race, and Social Movements Shaped the Study of Science" (U Massachusetts Press, 2024)
Jessica Ratcliff
Historian of Science and Technology
Cambridge University Press
Episode: Jessica Ratcliff, "Monopolizing Knowledge: The East India Company and Britain's Second Scientific Revolution" (Cambridge UP, 2025))
Marcus Golding
historian and director of educational operations at ClioVis
ClioVis
Episode: How ClioVis is Transforming Education and Historical Research
Dr. Meegan Kennedy
Professor of English at Florida State University, expert in Victorian studies and the history of science.
Florida State University
Episode: Meegan Kennedy, "Writing Embodiment in Victorian Microscopy: Beautiful Mechanism" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Robert G. Morrison
Professor of History of Science at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College
Episode: Robert G. Morrison, "Merchants of Knowledge: Intellectual Exchange in the Ottoman Empire and Renaissance Europe" (Stanford UP, 2025)

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Amit Varshizky, "The Metaphysics of Race: Science and Faith in the Nazi Worldview" (Taylor & Francis, 2024)
Q: What is the relevance of your research today?
There are parallels between current authoritarian tendencies and the past, reflecting a loss of meaning and rise in moral decay.
Amit Varshizky, "The Metaphysics of Race: Science and Faith in the Nazi Worldview" (Taylor & Francis, 2024)
Q: How can we speak about metaphysics of race?
The Nazi worldview combined science and faith in a holistic understanding of biology.
Amit Varshizky, "The Metaphysics of Race: Science and Faith in the Nazi Worldview" (Taylor & Francis, 2024)
Q: Can you introduce yourself?
I'm an Israeli historian, novelist, and essayist with academic experience in both Israel and Germany.
Spike Bucklow, "The Year: An Ecology of the Zodiac" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
Q: How do you see the relationship between modern science and ecology?
I explore how different methodologies provide valid perspectives on nature, with science and traditional beliefs coexisting in understanding ecology.
Spike Bucklow, "The Year: An Ecology of the Zodiac" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
Q: Can you tell our listeners about the seasons linked to the zodiac?
Each season has a narrative with beginning, middle, and end, influenced by cosmic events tied to the zodiac signs.

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Interviews focus on the relationships between scientific history and various cultural, social, and political contexts. The discussions often revolve around the stories and implications of historical scientific developments, examining influential figures and transformative ideas that have shaped the landscape of science. Notable topics include the evolution of medical regulations, the intersection of feminism and science, and the historical ties between science and society, showcasing the rich narratives and complexities that arise at this intersection. This podcast is particularly valuable for those interested in how history shapes contemporary scientific debates and practices, making it an insightful resource for both scholars and general ... more

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