Vaunting the independent amateur: Scientific American and the representation of lay scientists.

This paper traces how media representations encouraged enthusiasts, youth and skilled volunteers to participate actively in science and technology during the twentieth century. It assesses how distinctive discourses about scientific amateurs positioned them with respect to professionals in shifting...

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Publicado en:Annals of Science Vol. 75; no. 2; pp. 97 - 120
Autor principal: Johnston, Sean F.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr2018
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