Article ID: CBB927991765

The Promise of Science in Early 20th-Century Popular Literature (2017)

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This article describes predictions about the benefits of future developments in science and technology made in the popular science literature of the early 20th century. An outline of this literature's characteristics is provided based on the author's book “Science for All” and the article then offers a detailed description of the predictions made in various fields in the popular science magazines published in inter-war Britain. Tables identifying the percentage of the material devoted to various fields of technical development are given to show which were the most popular. Examples of the predictions made are also provided.

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Authors & Contributors
Moore, P. G.
Jonathan R. Topham
Fallon, Richard
Wigelsworth, Jeffrey Robert
Wadge, Elisabeth
Vergara, Moema de Resende
Concepts
Popularization
Periodicals; serials
Science and society
Journalism
Science and literature
Public understanding of science
Time Periods
20th century, early
19th century
20th century, late
20th century
18th century
17th century
Places
Great Britain
United States
Soviet Union
Brazil
Scotland
Spain
Institutions
Macmillan
Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
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