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Interviews with historians of science about their new books

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For more than 60 years, the United States has trained fewer physicians than it needs, relying instead on the economically expedient option of soliciting immigrant physicians trained at the expense of other countries. The passage of the Hart–Celler Im... more

Since the first moment of conquest, colonizers and the colonized alike in Mexico confronted questions about what it meant to be from this place, what natural resources it offered, and who had the right to control those resources and on what basis.

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An ecologist in California claimed that the iron laws of nature locked humanity into destroying our environment. This meant that we must take drastic measures to rein in unfettered capitalism and the American habit of overconsumption, lest we deplete... more

The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, ... more

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Dr. Eram Alam
Author and historian of science and medicine
JHU Press
Episode: Eram Alam, "The Care of Foreigners: How Immigrant Physicians Changed US Healthcare" (JHU Press, 2025)
Dr. Rick López
Professor of history and environmental studies at Amherst College
Amherst College
Episode: Rick A López, "Rooted in Place: Botany, Indigeneity, and Art in the Construction of Mexican Nature, 1570-1914" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
Alice Lovejoy
Professor of cultural studies and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Alice Lovejoy, "Tales of Militant Chemistry: The Film Factory in a Century of War" (U California Press, 2025)
Jeffrey Sharon
Author of The Great Balancing Act and Director of the Balance and Ball Center
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: Jeffrey D. Sharon, "The Great Balancing Act: An Insider's Guide to the Human Vestibular System" (Columbia UP, 2025)
Dr. Kalle Kananoja
Lecturer in Science and Ideas at the University of Oulu.
University of Oulu
Episode: Kalle Kananoja, "Healing Knowledge in Atlantic Africa" (Cambridge UP, 2021)
Julia Cummiskey
Assistant Professor in the Department of the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Julia Ross Cummiskey, "Virus Research in Twentieth-Century Uganda: Between Local and Global" (Ohio UP, 2024)
Daniel J. Sherman
Leinberger Distinguished Professor of Art History and History at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Episode: Daniel J. Sherman, "Sensations: French Archaeology Between Science and Spectacle, 1890-1940" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Amit Varshizky
Israeli historian, novelist, and essayist.
Episode: Amit Varshizky, "The Metaphysics of Race: Science and Faith in the Nazi Worldview" (Taylor & Francis, 2024)
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)

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Rick A López, "Rooted in Place: Botany, Indigeneity, and Art in the Construction of Mexican Nature, 1570-1914" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
Q: Do they make any sort of impact on the things that they want to?
Dr. López shares that the Royal Botanical Expedition had a significant impact on Mexican society, reorganizing medical training and the understanding of the botanical frontier despite initial resistance.
Rick A López, "Rooted in Place: Botany, Indigeneity, and Art in the Construction of Mexican Nature, 1570-1914" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
Q: What was the goal of this expedition? Why was this considered something that the imperial powers that be wanted to sponsor in Mexico?
Dr. López explains that the Francisco Hernández expedition was aimed at studying plants to understand Mexico's resources and control them amid local chaos following conquest.
Rick A López, "Rooted in Place: Botany, Indigeneity, and Art in the Construction of Mexican Nature, 1570-1914" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
Q: Could you please start us off by introducing yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book?
Dr. López introduces himself as a professor deeply interested in the connections between nation and nature within Latin America, explaining how his research uncovered significant historical gaps regarding Mexico's biodiversity and environmental history.
Eram Alam, "The Care of Foreigners: How Immigrant Physicians Changed US Healthcare" (JHU Press, 2025)
Q: What do you hope this episode sparks for listeners?
I want people to remember the essential role of immigrants in the U.S. and understand their critical contribution to the healthcare system.
Eram Alam, "The Care of Foreigners: How Immigrant Physicians Changed US Healthcare" (JHU Press, 2025)
Q: Can you unpack the key policy decision from 1965 that you discuss in your book?
The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act allowed for selective immigration based on labor categories, which helped alleviate a physician shortage at a time when Medicare and Medicaid had been implemented, increasing healthcare demands.

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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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