A Journal of the History of Science Society.
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ALT A screenshot of the Isis journal Bluesky page, showing the new address: @isisjournal.bsky.social
ALT The cover of the September 2023 issue of the journal Isis, featuring an oil painting by Vincenzo Campi. The caption from the inside front cover describes it this way: This painting, titled Fishmongers (ca. 1580), lavishly displays fish to evoke wonder about Nature’s bounty among its elite viewers, while, simultaneously, it illustrates a taxonomy of humans based on work and nutrition. In a wet landscape in the back, peasants catch fish which were not for their consumption; a more typical food staple for low-born people was beans, as depicted in a different section of the painting (not pictured here). Apparently informed by proverbs, natural history, and dietetics, the painting offers a glimpse of how resources were understood in the early modern world.
ALT Call for applications for the HSS editorial practicum. It is due September 4 to [email protected], and consists of a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references. It is described in part this way: Over the course of an eight-week term of study online, participants will shadow the co-editors of Isis and take part in the life of the journal. This will involve approximately 4 hours of scheduled time per week. The curriculum will include discussion sessions and practical work in manuscript review, mentorship, book reviews, and editorial craft. … The Editorial Practicum is aimed at graduate and early career scholars who are interested in learning more about academic publishing and editing from behind the scenes. It will take place via Zoom most weeks between late September and late November, with two meetings per week: one seminar-style meeting with practicum participants and guests, and our Friday morning editorial meeting.
ALT The cover of the June 2023 issue of the journal Isis, showing phonograph cylinders in an archival box.
ALT The cover of the March 2023 issue of Isis, featuring an illustration of indigo dye samples on paper.
ALT "Osiris Full Volume Proposals" is in navy blue letters against a gold background. " 1 moth left to submit" is underneath in bold white letters. "Please email [email protected] with inquiries or publication questions." is underneath that in blue and white. "Osiris is an annual thematic journal that highlights research on significant themes in the history of science." is in white against a navy blue stamp. A white sketch drawing of books is in the background.
ALT The HSS editors smile while holding a sign listing the aforementioned office hours.
ALT OSIRIS BRAINSTORMING SESSION Got an idea for an Osiris volume? Want to bring a pressing issue to the attention of historians of science? Longing to learn more about crafting proposals for collaborative volumes? Join Elaine Leong and Projit Mukharji for the very first Osiris brainstorming session on September 19th at 10:30am ET. In this hour, we will explore the key components of a successful Osiris proposal; talk about the ways to construct collaborative projects; and experience the joy of learning and working with colleagues. The session consists of a short 30-minute information session and time for individual meetings to discuss your ideas and proposals. At the individual sessions, we will be happy to help you develop your germinal ideas, find other scholars to make up your team, or just be a sounding board. Please send an email with “Brainstorming Session” in the subject line to [email protected] to receive the Zoom link to the meeting.