Science in Color: Visualizing Achromatic Knowlegde

Color makes its way into natural science images as early as the research process. It serves for self-reflection and for communication within the scientific community. However, color does not follow a standard in the natural sciences: its meaning is contingent, even though culturally conditioned. Digital publishing enhances the use of color in scientific publications; at the same time, globalization promotes the idea of universal color symbolism.

This book investigates the function of color in historical and current visualizations for scientific purposes, its epistemic role as a tool, and its long neglect due to symbolic and gender-specific connotations. The publication thus helps to bridge a long standing research gap in the natural sciences and the humanities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 311060468X
• ISBN13: 9783110604689
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.8"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary