Scientific experiments [ Politics & Society / Science ]
… century. They were shown in learned societies, educational institutions, clubs, assembly rooms, coffeehouses, and taverns. Experiments occurred in settings of social interaction and conversation; they were performed as part of … societies flourished, sometimes meeting in private dwellings but more usually in hired rooms in coffeehouses, inns, or taverns. Scientific topics were often central to the interests of these groups. Examples include the Gentlemen’s Society …
Audience | Coffeehouses | Conversation | Public sphere | Science
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