The Global History of Modern Science, 1400–1914

Avoiding the older Eurocentric story often told in the past, the papers given at this conference will explore the rapidly growing field of the global history of science. We will address the major issues involved in understanding how modern science has been created through a process of global cultural exchange. This includes topics such as imperialism, colonialism, racism, indigenous knowledge, the role of religion, the creation and sites of key scientific theories, and the communication and translation of scientific ideas. Drawing on previous scholarship, each of the chapters will offer a synthesis and rigorous overview of an empire, a key scientific theory, or an important site where science was created.

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The Gordon Cain Conference is a gathering of scholars in the history of science and related fields. Each conference is organized by an eminent scholar who worked with staff to develop a theme of broad contemporary relevance. Centered on a topic chosen by the conference organizer, the conference consists of an evening public lecture, a symposium, and a collected volume. It is hosted by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry and supported by a generous gift from Gordon Cain. Additional sponsorship has been provided by the History of Science Society and the Consortium for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine.

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