Domesticity in the Making of Modern Science
| Author | : Donald L. Opitz |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 2016-01-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137492739 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137492732 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (732 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Domesticity in the Making of Modern Science by : Donald L. Opitz
Download or read book Domesticity in the Making of Modern Science written by Donald L. Opitz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the modern sciences has long overlooked the significance of domesticity as a physical, social, and symbolic force in the shaping of knowledge production. This book provides a welcome reorientation to our understanding of the making of the modern sciences globally by emphasizing the centrality of domesticity in diverse scientific enterprises.
