Science, Technology and Medicine in the Making of Lisbon (1840–1940) (Cultural Dynamics of Science, 4) (Original PDF from Publisher)

Description

This groundbreaking volume, part of the Cultural Dynamics of Science series, investigates the vital role that scientific and medical developments played in reshaping Lisbon between 1840 and 1940. Through a deep dive into urban planning, public health reforms, and institutional growth, the book paints a rich picture of Lisbon as a city in transformation—where knowledge, infrastructure, and policy converged.

Aimed at academics, postgraduate students, researchers in history of science and medicine, and readers interested in European urban modernization, this work bridges disciplines to provide both analytical depth and historical insight.

 Key Features and Highlights:

• Interdisciplinary analysis linking science, technology, medicine, and urbanization
• Focused lens on Lisbon as a case study of European modernization
• Richly documented with archival sources, maps, and illustrations
• Insight into public health initiatives, hospital reforms, and medical education
• Part of the respected Cultural Dynamics of Science series (Volume 4)
• Expert contributions from historians, sociologists, and science scholars

List of Major Topics Covered:

Includes core chapters on:

• Public health policy and epidemics in 19th-century Lisbon
• Development of hospitals and medical institutions
• Scientific education and knowledge transfer
• Urban planning, sanitation, and infrastructure modernization
• The social role of technology in shaping public and professional spaces

 About the Author:

The volume is edited by a team of leading scholars in the history of science and medicine, with deep expertise in Portuguese and European intellectual history. Their collective work provides a nuanced, multi-perspective analysis of Lisbon’s scientific and urban evolution.

 File Format Details:

• Format: Original PDF from Publisher (print-quality, true-to-source layout)
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Series: Cultural Dynamics of Science, Volume 4
• Language: English
• File Size: [To be provided]
• Device Compatibility: Works seamlessly on all PDF-supported devices—desktop, tablet, and mobile. Fully searchable and printable.

 Sample FAQs

Q1: Is this book suitable for non-specialists interested in urban or science history?
Yes, while grounded in academic research, the book presents accessible narratives that will appeal to general readers with an interest in the intersection of cities and scientific progress.

Q2: Can I cite this version for academic work?
Absolutely. This is the official publisher PDF, with original pagination and referencing intact, making it suitable for citation in academic research and papers.