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Explore the intersection of science and culture through a historian's lens in this 25-minute award lecture delivered by Dr. Julianna Adelman as part of the Mary Mulvihill Award 2025 series. Gain insights into how historical perspectives can illuminate the cultural dimensions of scientific knowledge and practice, examining science not merely as a collection of facts and methods but as a deeply embedded cultural phenomenon that both shapes and is shaped by society. Discover how historians approach the study of science within its broader cultural context, analyzing the social, political, and cultural forces that influence scientific development and understanding. Learn about the methodologies historians use to examine scientific culture and the ways in which scientific ideas and practices reflect the values, beliefs, and assumptions of their time periods and societies.
