Events: detail
Transatlantic Scientific Communication in an Age of Revolution
- Hosted by:
- The Royal Society Library
- Speaker:
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Margaret Meredith, Visiting Scholar at Universiteit Maastricht
- Starts:
- April 17, 2009 at 01:00 pm
- Ends:
- April 17, 2009 at 02:00 pm
- Location:
- The Royal Society Library, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
This talk will examine how scientific knowledge was communicated between North America and Europe during a period of great social upheaval. Sociable fellowship, rather than technological developments, underpinned transatlantic communication of scientific knowledge. Joseph Banks FRS was a prime example: his world-wide friendships made him a human hub of transatlantic and intra-European scientific communication.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
The lecture is free and all are welcome to attend. Advance registration is recommended; please reserve a place by registering online (click here) or by phoning the Library on 020 7451 2606.
