New E-Resources at Northwestern

Philosophia Naturalis

Located at the crossroads between natural philosophy, the theory and history of science, and the philosophy of technology, the journal Philosophia naturalis has represented for many decades - not only in the German speaking countries but internationally - a broad range of topics not addressed by any other periodical. The journal has a highly interdisciplinary focus. Articles with systematic as well as historical approaches are published in German and English. - Publisher’s blurb.

Earlier issues available via Digizeitschriften.

Science in Society

At Science in Society, we believe that science is fundamental, even “elemental” to our lives. Science affects us in many ways, from medical advances that touch our lives personally, to state and federal policy decisions concerning the environment or research regulations that impact our society at large.

Our goal is to make the community aware of the exciting research efforts at Northwestern University and across the world. We explore not only the science, but the legal, ethical, and even economic implications of research as well. We also offer a single access point to find science outreach events at Northwestern designed for the public, and we maintain a media library of past events, so you can enjoy lectures from the experts on your own computer, on your own time.

Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography

Provides information on the history of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists. All periods of science from classical antiquity to modern times are represented.

Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society

Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society of London has been published annually since 1955. Each memoir is carefully researched, resulting in a unique biographical collection of lives and achievements.

Historical Methods

Historical Methods reaches an international audience of social scientists concerned with historical problems. It explores interdisciplinary approaches to new data sources, new approaches to older questions and material, and practical discussions of computer and statistical methodology, data collection, and sampling procedures.