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Horizons
A Global History of Science
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A radical retelling of the history of science that foregrounds the scientists erased from history.
In this major retelling of the history of science from 1450 to the present day, James Poskett explodes the myth that science began in Europe.
The blinkered Western gaze focusing on individual 'genius'—Copernicus, Newton, Darwin, Einstein—was only one part of the story. The reality was an utterly global, non-linear pattern of cross-fertilisation, competition, cooperation, and outright conflict. Each rupture in history carved fresh channels for global exchange.
Here, for the first time, Poskett celebrates how scientists from Africa, America, Asia, and the Pacific were integral to this very human story. We meet Graman Kwasi, the African botanist who discovered a new cure for malaria; Hantaro Nagaoka, the Japanese scientist who first described the structure of the atom; and Zhao Zhongyao, the Chinese physicist who discovered antimatter.
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Horizons by James Poskett has been praised for its far-reaching insight into the global history of science, challenging the traditional Eurocentric narrative by highlighting the significant contributions of scientists from diverse cultures, including Indian, Chinese, and Japanese. The book is noted for its clear, engaging narrative and is appreciated for making the case that scientific advancement has always been a global endeavour driven by international collaboration. Reviewers commend Poskett's ability to integrate lesser-known historical figures into the broader scientific narrative, offering a fresh perspective on how global interactions have shaped scientific progress.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241986264
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 346g
Pages: 464
About the Author
James Poskett is Associate Professor in the History of Science and Technology at the University of Warwick. He completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge where he also held the Adrian Research Fellowship at Darwin College. Poskett has written for the Guardian, Nature and BBC History Magazine, among others. In 2013 he was shortlisted for the BBC New Generation Thinker Award and in 2012 he was awarded the Best Newcomer Prize by the Association of British Science Writers. Horizons is his first book for a general readership.
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