A real pleasure speaking with @theseangraham.bsky.social about the history of military R&D and medical research ethics in post-1945 Canada. More in the book, Frontier Science, but a good intro to the topic for all those interested.
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“Frontier Science is a necessary and timely addition to the bookcases of those interested in histories of extreme environments, Cold War science, and modern Canada.” — Very pleased to read this encouraging and well-rounded review of my book by @farsouthhistory.bsky.social!
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"Americans and Britons believed that Canadians were natural experts on the North; Canadian military and civilian officials funded arctic science to make it so." - @tinaadcock.bsky.social
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This week I talk with @matthewswiseman.bsky.social about his research on military science and experimentation during the Cold War @activehist.bsky.social
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Such a pleasant gift to receive just before the holidays. Absolutely taken aback to read a review of my book written by one of the leading scholars in the field of northern history and a champion of academic scholarship. Thank you, Ken Coates, for your deep and meaningful reflections on my book.
Very touching tribute to Tim Cook by Pamela Wallin in the Senate of Canada.
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Such a great review that covers and critiques my entire book. The insights are worth reflecting on for current and future histories of the Cold War sciences in Canada and beyond. Thanks very much for the platform @nichecanada.bsky.social and the review @tinaadcock.bsky.social
As John says, the deadline for abstracts is January 1, and we're looking forward to your submissions! This volume will explore how ethics can be re-engaged as a living, contested, and transformative force in the study of conflict. More information is available through the link:
Have some free time over the next two days? Attend the 2026 virtual conference of the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine (CSHM/SCHM)! I had the pleasure of organizing the conference and building the online platform with a fantastic group of colleagues. event.fourwaves.com/cshm-schm-20...
Check out Paul Landsberg's review of Matthew S. Wiseman's "Frontier Science: Northern Canada, Military Research, and the Cold War, 1945-1970," published in 2024 by University of Toronto Press; review now available @hnetreviews.bsky.social #envhist #envhum #histsci
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Military-funded Cold War research in northern Canada advanced defence aims, exploited Indigenous lands and peoples, and shaped misguided southern claims to Arctic expertise.
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By Sean Graham This week, I talk with Matthew S. Wiseman, historian of science and medicine in modern Canada. We discuss why militaries engage in scientific research, the civilian benefits of that …
Are you looking to read read a new book over the winter break?! (and then send me a review afterwards? 😀) Check out this amazing list of books that I have available to review for H-Environment! #envhist #envhum #ecocrit #aghist #landscape #conservation #anthropocene
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Books Available for Review for H-Environment Below are the books currently available for review for H-Environment. Interested in reviewing one? Please email me at [email protected]. If we haven’t met,...
