When was the Osiris journal founded?
Osiris was founded in 1936 by George Sarton and the History of Science Society. Sarton was a lecturer and later professor at Harvard University at the time of its founding.
Questions about Osiris (journal)
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Who founded the Osiris history of science journal?
George Sarton, a Harvard University lecturer and later professor, co-founded Osiris alongside the History of Science Society in 1936. Sarton personally oversaw the publication of fifteen issues until 1968.
Why was the Osiris journal created?
Osiris was founded to publish longer scholarly papers that were unsuitable for Isis, the History of Science Society's existing journal. It covers research in the history of science, medicine, and technology.
When was Osiris journal revived and by whom?
The History of Science Society revived Osiris in 1985, shifting it to an annual publication schedule. It has been published annually ever since, with the exception of 1991 when no issue appeared.
Who publishes the Osiris journal today?
Osiris is currently published by the University of Chicago Press. The History of Science Society oversees the journal, which it revived in 1985 after a gap that followed George Sarton's last issue in 1968.
How many issues did George Sarton oversee for the Osiris journal?
George Sarton oversaw fifteen issues of Osiris from the journal's founding in 1936 until 1968. After his involvement ended, the journal did not publish again until the History of Science Society revived it in 1985.