Introduction: Some Significances of the Two Cultures Debate

The notion of the existence of two opposed cultures, one literary and one scientific, has a long pedigree going back to nineteenth century. However, it was C.P. Snow's formulation of the idea in 1959 and F.R. Leavis's 1962 critique, which brought it to the fore in cultural discourse, where...

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Published in:Interdisciplinary science reviews 2016-07, Vol.41 (2-3), p.107-117
Main Author: James, Frank A. J. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
C.P. Snow
collective historical amnesia
history of science
public understanding of science
science and culture
science and society
two cultures
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Summary:The notion of the existence of two opposed cultures, one literary and one scientific, has a long pedigree going back to nineteenth century. However, it was C.P. Snow's formulation of the idea in 1959 and F.R. Leavis's 1962 critique, which brought it to the fore in cultural discourse, where it has more or less remained ever since. The papers in this special double issue of Interdisciplinary Science Reviews examine the debate and its legacies from a variety of perspectives, while this introduction seeks to contextualise the issues raised and draw some contemporary lessons.
ISSN:0308-0188
1743-2790
DOI:10.1080/03080188.2016.1223651