Article ID: CBB692676407

Riding the Waves: Professor T. H. Laby as Imperial Scientist and Radio Visionary (2017)

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Thomas Laby, Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Melbourne 1915–1942, was an outspoken proponent of science broadcasting during the years when broadcast radio was developing in Australia. While earlier biographical studies have paid some attention to Laby’s role in public affairs, there has been no discussion of his sustained advocacy for radio as a means of public education. This article shows how his position was supported by, and in turn enriched, his imperial politics as well as his commitment to scientific research; it draws on a range of archival materials from public hearings, the Australian Broadcasting Commission, and Australian universities. It shows Laby’s remarkable grasp of a medium in its formative years, as well as his belief in the need for scientists to participate in social debate.

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Authors & Contributors
Tzokas, Spyros
Schirrmacher, Arne
Papanelopoulou, Faidra
Mergoupi-Savaidou, Eirini
Sastre Juan, Jaume
Sease, Kasey Marie
Concepts
Popularization
Communication of scientific ideas
Science and society
Public understanding of science
Science education and teaching
Journalism
Time Periods
20th century, early
19th century
21st century
20th century, late
20th century
18th century
Places
Portugal
Greece
Germany
Great Britain
Weimar Republic (1919-1933)
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Institutions
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
Royal Institution of Great Britain
Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
Academia Brasileira de Ciencias
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