History of Science: Antiquity to 1700

The Rise of Scientific Societies (1x35)

Date de diffusion: Jan 01, 2003

Scientific societies originated in Italy in the 17th century and, ever since, have played a major role in the development of science. Two such societies continue to function today: the Royal Society of London and the Parisian Academy of Sciences. This lecture looks at the nature and functioning of scientific societies and the roles they play.