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In memoriam Gerald Lombardi

June 19, 2013

Born June 8th, 1948, Gerald joined Watson Publishing in the early 1970’s shortly after returning from France where he had been working on an advanced degree in French naval history prior to the unanticipated closing and relocation of the archives. During his time with the company, he rapidly progressed from a clerk position to become [...]

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SPSP to meet at IHPST

May 31, 2013

The Fourth Biennial Conference of the Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice (SPSP) will take place at the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST), Victoria College, University of Toronto, 26-29 June 2013. More information about the conference. A special order form for our titles displayed during the conference, including [...]

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Carsten Reinhardt appointed President and CEO at CHF

May 15, 2013
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Beretta receives Paul-Bunge-Prize

March 7, 2013

The Gesellschaft Deutcher Chemiker and the Deutsche Bunsen-Gesellschaft für Physikalische Chemie present Professor Marco Beretta this year’s Paul-Bunge-Prize for his publication Alchemy of Glass: Counterfeit, Imitation and Transmutation in Ancient Glass Making at a ceremony in Heidelberg on March 21st.

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Papers from Chemical Objects Workshop at Chemical Heritage Foundation to be published

March 7, 2013

Edited by Ursula Klein and Carsten Reinhardt, the fifteen papers from the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Chemical Objects Workshop, will be collected in a volume entitled “Objects of Chemical Inquiry” to be published by SHP/USA later this year. Carsten Reinhardt appointed President and CEO at CHF Should you wish to be kept posted regarding the publication [...]

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Fakes on schedule in Firenze

March 7, 2013

Organized by Marco Beretta and Maria Conforti, the June 7th seminar at the Museo Galileo portends to be a classic event and we hope to see you there.

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Les Prix Nobel

March 7, 2013

Discussions are ongoing concerning future publication in book format of Les Prix Nobel, begun in 1901. It has been suggested that in future the publication be entitled: The Nobel Prizes, (sub title) Les Prix Nobel, as content is primarily in English. Should you wish to receive further information regarding our commitment to this particular project, [...]

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In preparation for Autumn release

March 7, 2013

Caroline Herschel, “Priestess of the Heavens,” by acclaimed historian of science and founding editor of The Journal for the History of Astronomy, provides an in depth look at the remarkable life and times of the pioneering female scientist/astronomer; her many trials and eventual triumph during a fascinating moment in history. Contents: Prologue,  A Troubled Childhood, [...]

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Joseph E. Murray, M.D., dies at 93

November 28, 2012

Joseph E. Murray, M.D., Surgeon, Author, Nobel Prize Laureate, and dear friend …died on Monday at Brigham & Women’s Hospital where in 1954 he performed the first successful organ transplant. He was 93. Read more: Joseph E. Murray, Transplant Doctor and Nobel Prize Winner, Dies at 93—New York Times Dr. Joseph E. Murray, who performed [...]

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