Bibliography

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. ILLUSTRATIONS vii
4. PREFACE ix
5. A NOTE ABOUT MONEY xi
6. 1. Introduction: Scientists, Experts, and the Public 1
7. PART I. Topics and Themes in Popular Science
8. 2. Rival Ideologies of Science 17
9. 3. The Big Picture 33
10. 4. Practical Knowledge for All 53
11. PART II. Publishers and Their Publications
12. 5. Creating an Audience 75
13. 6. Bestsellers on Big Issues 96
14. 7. Publishers’ Series 114
15. 8. Encyclopedias and Serial Publications 143
16. 9. Popular Science Magazines 161
17. 10. Science for the General Public 185
18. PART III. The Authors
19. 11. Big Names 217
20. 12. Scientists and Other Experts 241
21. 13. Epilogue: The 1950s and After 264
22. Appendix: Biographical Register 279
23. Bibliography 295
24. Index 327