ESHS Statement on Ukraine crisis

We, the members of the Scientific Board of the ESHS, are greatly concerned about the escalating war in Ukraine. As an academic society committed to the values of reason and tolerance, we strongly believe that dialogue and diplomacy are the only legitimate means of resolving divergences among nations. Invading another country should never be an… Continue reading ESHS Statement on Ukraine crisis

European Society for the History of Human Sciences (ESHHS) Conference – CfP

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – DEADLINE 15 MARCH 2024  Conference page The European Society for the History of the Human Sciences (ESHHS) invites submissions to its 43rd conference to be held from 25 to 28 June 2024. The conference will be hosted by the University of Essex, at its Colchester campus in the UK, and will be… Continue reading European Society for the History of Human Sciences (ESHHS) Conference – CfP

CfP for symposia @ESHS 2024 on co-construction of knowledge through DH collaboration in HoS

Opportunities and Challenges: Questions on the Application of Digital Humanities in the History of Science Historians of science are today operating within a new framework that has been shaped by a growing digital environment that enriches the field with novel practices, methods, and challenges. Databases, software, digital documents, and catalogs are transforming the access to… Continue reading CfP for symposia @ESHS 2024 on co-construction of knowledge through DH collaboration in HoS

Call for symposia participation – 11th ESHS conference – “Mankind on Earth, mankind in universe: Issues and solutions of the science of the 17th and 18th centuries”

There are no such things like an absolute starting-point or a crucial turning-point in the history of science. Mostly, these so called “starting points” are only reinforcements and exhibitions of already-present ideas that have previously challenged the common paradigms, or the acknowledged intellectual representations of Nature. During the 17th and the 18th centuries, the idea… Continue reading Call for symposia participation – 11th ESHS conference – “Mankind on Earth, mankind in universe: Issues and solutions of the science of the 17th and 18th centuries”

Precision, Approximation and Correctness: Cultures of Accuracy in Early Modern Mathematics

While modern mathematics lends a great deal of attention to proofs and abstract formalization, early modern mathematical practitioners often rather aimed at obtaining precise, correct or useful outcomes. The aim of this symposium is to reflect on the development of various cultures of accuracy during the 17th century. Mathematical accuracy encompasses conceptions that are broader… Continue reading Precision, Approximation and Correctness: Cultures of Accuracy in Early Modern Mathematics

REPLICATE, RENEW OR INNOVATE? HISTORIOGRAPHICAL FOUNDATIONS AND METHODOLOGICAL REFLEXIVITY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE

Dear all, Find below a symposium call for papers for the 11th European Society for the History of Science Conference (Barcelona, Sept 4-7, 2024) for the panel: «Replicate, Renew or Innovate? Historiographical Foundations and Methodological Reflexivity for the History of Science». Please send paper proposals (title, abstract/200 words, name, and short bio) before December 15,… Continue reading REPLICATE, RENEW OR INNOVATE? HISTORIOGRAPHICAL FOUNDATIONS AND METHODOLOGICAL REFLEXIVITY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE

Call for papers (ESHS 2024): Regulating Life with the Seasons: Seasonal Knowledge and Practices in Pre-Modern Islamicate Societies

The objective of this panel is to analyse the substantial impact of seasonal fluctuations on the lives of people in pre-modern Islamicate societies and landscapes, particularly through the lens of intellectual history. The transition from one season to another has played a pivotal role in shaping various aspects of society, including food availability, economic regulations,… Continue reading Call for papers (ESHS 2024): Regulating Life with the Seasons: Seasonal Knowledge and Practices in Pre-Modern Islamicate Societies

Call for papers (ESHS 2024): Knowing, Protecting, and Saving the Earth: Exploring Materials, Earth History, and a Sustainable Future

The chemical, molecular, and material sciences are grounded in practical learning and experimentation. Throughout history, humans have interacted with and modified the physical and organic world, gaining a profound understanding of matter and life over various time scales. Knowledge has empowered us to exert significant influence over our environment. However, this power entails great responsibility… Continue reading Call for papers (ESHS 2024): Knowing, Protecting, and Saving the Earth: Exploring Materials, Earth History, and a Sustainable Future

Knowledge and Technique in French and Spanish gas industry until the Great War (ca. 1850-1918): study of technical journals

Gas production for industrial purposes originated in Great Britain in 1792, thanks to the initiative of William Murdoch. Its first uses were linked to lighting, private and public, though Murdoch’s prototypes were limited to small devices with a low reach. In 1799, Philippe Lebon followed his example in France, but Albrect Winzer, who changed his… Continue reading Knowledge and Technique in French and Spanish gas industry until the Great War (ca. 1850-1918): study of technical journals

Call for papers – Science Speaks! History of science communication symposium

Since the 19th century, scientists have sought to communicate with people outside of science. In doing so, scientists have invited the public to weigh in on what science does and who does it. This interaction has allowed science to become, as the ESHS theme suggests, “one of the primary means by which mankind understands, represents… Continue reading Call for papers – Science Speaks! History of science communication symposium

CPF: Symposium “Chemistry and industry in small wars of the 20th century”

Dear all, we look forward to receiving paper proposals for the following symposium at the ESHS conference (Barcelona 4-7 September 2024) Session title: “Chemistry and industry in small wars of the 20th century” During WWI, chemistry at its largest sense became a major warfare asset for the main belligerents. Frightening toxic weapons such as phosgene… Continue reading CPF: Symposium “Chemistry and industry in small wars of the 20th century”