When was David Wootton born?
David Wootton was born on the 15th of January 1952. He holds the title of Anniversary Professor of History at the University of York.
Questions about David Wootton (historian)
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What prestigious lectures did David Wootton deliver in 2014?
Oxford University asked David Wootton to present the Carlyle Lectures in 2014. Boston University hosted his Benedict Lectures during that same year.
Which book by David Wootton examines harmful medical practices since ancient times?
The author released Bad Medicine: Doctors Doing Harm Since Hippocrates in 2006. This book argued that medical practices throughout history often caused more damage than healing.
Did David Wootton write a biography about Galileo Galilei?
Wootton wrote Galileo: Watcher of the Skies which was published in 2010. This biographical work focused on the life of Galileo Galilei and presented a broader thesis about the invention of modern science.
For what prize was David Wootton's The Invention of Science a finalist?
His book The Invention of Science became a finalist for the Cundill History Prize in 2016. Academic journals published reviews praising his research methods.