Things come together: science in the American West
The American West, often imagined as an exotic place apart, was in fact born coincident with the greatest revolution in movement in the world’s history at that time—the use of steam and electricity to convey people, things, and information. Born connected, the West contributed to many forces and developments transforming the world in the late 19th century. This talk will consider the West’s impact through the lens of science, in particular the fields of paleontology and epidemiology. In both the emerging West provided critical breakthroughs that would shape our understanding of the origins of life and the causes of death.
Date:
21 May 2018, 16:00
Venue:
History Faculty, George Street OX1 2RL
Venue Details:
Lecture Theatre
Speaker:
Elliott West (University of Arkansas, and The Queen’s College)
Organisers:
Dr Atsuko Naono (University of Oxford ),
Dr Roderick Bailey (University of Oxford),
Professor Rob Iliffe (University of Oxford),
Dr Erica Charters (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
hsmt@history.ox.ac.uk
Part of:
Oxford Centre for the History of Science Medicine & Technology (OCHSMT) Seminars and Events
Booking required?:
Not required
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Belinda Clark
