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"A History of Scientific Journals" is a comprehensive account of the Royal Society of London's Philosophical Transactions from 1665 to its 350th anniversary in 2015. The book explores the development of the Transactions from a speculative commercial venture to the official publication of one of the world's oldest and most influential learned societies. It covers the evolution of scientific publishing, including the introduction of peer review and the growth of specialized journals. The book provides a nuanced and well-researched perspective on the history of science publishing and is recommended for scholars, scientists, students, and policymakers in science-related fields. [Extracted from the article]

The author reflects on the Reviews and Rejoinders section of the journal "Studies in Philosophy and Education," which offers academic book reviews. He states that the column is a site wherein educational ideas are shared. He says that the essay-length reviews in the column might help lessen the risk and the possible decline of academic critical culture. He adds that the section will include reviews of books on educational inquiries and will request reviews from policy makers starting 2010.