Osiris

Founded in 1936 by George Sarton and relaunched by the History of Science Society in 1985, Osiris is an annual thematic journal that highlights research on significant themes in the history of science. Recent volumes have included Scientific Masculinities, History of Science and the Emotions, and Data Histories. Published by the History of Science Society and the University of Chicago Press.

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Join us for an Osiris brainstorming session on Sept. 19th
Join us for an Osiris brainstorming session on Sept. 19th

Got an idea for an Osiris volume? Want to bring a pressing issue to the attention of historians of science? Longing to learn more about crafting proposals for collaborative volumes? Join Ahmed Ragab for the Osiris brainstorming session on September 19th, 2023 at 10:30 am ET.

Call for proposals: Osiris, vol. 42
Call for proposals: Osiris, vol. 42

Osiris invites expressions of interest and volume proposals for Volume 42 (projected publication year 2026). Please submit expressions of interest by October 15th, 2023 and full-volume proposals by December 1st, 2023.

Call for proposals: Osiris, vol. 41
Call for proposals: Osiris, vol. 41

Osiris invites expressions of interest and volume proposals for Volume 41 (projected publication year 2026). Please submit expressions of interest by October 15th, 2022 and full-volume proposals by December 15th, 2022.