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Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026

The social function of science.

Publication Details

London: George Routledge, 1939 CE.

This pioneering sociological study contained two large folding information graphics. The first was one of the first attempts at a "map of science." It divided science into physical, biological, and social sectors, and distinguished between fundamental and technical research.

Thematic Classifications

Catalog MetadataReference Information
Entry Number#8120
Permanent Linkhttps://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/10296
Author Bio LinkWikipedia ↗
External URLthe-social-function-of-science

Geographic Context

Publication place: London