Science and the city: reviewing Naples, London and Lisbon

Alexander Stoeger

doi:10.1017/s0007087425101593

April 24, 2026The British Journal for the History of ScienceOpen Access

Science and the city: reviewing Naples, London and Lisbon

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The aim is to explore how the spatial turn influences narratives in the history of science across multiple cities.
Review of historiographical trends over two decades
Analysis of key case studies in Naples, London, and Lisbon
Examination of narratives beyond exceptional figures and institutions
Identification of shifts in historiography focusing on spatial contexts
Recognition of the city as a critical element in understanding scientific developments
Proposed frameworks for analyzing science in urban environments

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Historians review the evolution of science narratives in three cities, emphasizing spatial influences and broader contexts.

Abstract

Over the past two decades, historians of science have sought to move beyond narratives centred on privileged figures and exceptional institutions.These efforts have been reinforced by a series of historiographical 'turns', one of the most influential being the spatial turn.

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