History of Science & Technology

A look at historical science with subjects as diverse as the history of plumbing, Roman engineering, women in science, the invention of printing and the innovation of flight.

Resources in this category:

American Printing History Association
http://www.printinghistory.org/

"The American Printing History Association was founded in 1974 to encourage the study of printing history and its related arts and skills, including calligraphy, typefounding, typography, papermaking, bookbinding, illustration, and publishing. APHA is especially, but by no means exclusively, interested in American printing history." This site has information on APHA publications, regional chapters, activities, and upcoming events. Membership information is available, and selected articles from their journal, Printing History are also available.

Early American Industries Association
http://www.eaiainfo.org/

"The purpose of the Early American Industries Association, Inc. is to encourage the study and better understanding of early American industries in the home, in the shop, on the farm, and on the sea; also to discover, identify, classify, preserve and exhibit obsolete tools, implements, and mechanical devices which were used in early America." Site includes information on annual meeting, "tool tours", and research grants. Other site offerings include a directory of American toolmakers, association merchandise for sale, a member directory, member ads, the bimonthly newsletter "Shavings", and a list of related links.

History of Science Society
http://www.hssonline.org/

"The History of Science Society is the world's largest society dedicated to understanding science, technology, medicine, and their interactions with society in their historical context. Founded over sixty-five years ago, it is the oldest such society." This site provides information about HSS membership, its upcoming annual meeting, and publications and computer media products. It also includes listings of employment and research positions, information about fellowships, grants, and prizes, professional meetings, society awards, and links to history of science academic programs and research and funding tools.

Society for the History of Technology
http://shot.press.jhu.edu/

The Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) "was formed in 1958 to encourage the study and teaching of the history of technology and its relations with society and culture." This site provides information about membership and its journal "Technology and Culture." It also includes links to SHOT special interest groups and related sites and a course syllabi in the history of technology.