Science Between Myth and History
Science Between Myth and History Scientists regularly employ historical narrative as a rhetorical tool in their communication of science, yet there's been little reflection on its effects within…
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Science Between Myth and History
Scientists regularly employ historical narrative as a rhetorical tool in their communication of science, yet there's been little reflection on its effects within scientific communities and beyond. The stories scientists tell are not just poorly researched scholarly histories, they are myth-histories, a chimeric genre that bridges distinct narrative modes. Science Between Myth and History begins to unravel these threads of influence.
It aims to stimulate vigorous conversation among science practitioners, scholars, and communicators.Scientific myth-histories undoubtedly deliver value, coherence, and inspiration to their communities. This study goes beyond polarizing questions about who owns the history of science and establishes a common ground from which to better understand the messy and lasting legacy of the stories scientists tell. They are tools used to broker scientific