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Carl Linnaeus's botanical paper slips (1767–1773).

Authors :
Charmantier, Isabelle
Müller-Wille, Staffan
Source :
Intellectual History Review. Apr2014, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p215-238. 24p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the development of paper based information technology in the 18th century, focusing on the system of paper slips used by botanist Carl Linnaeus in his research. Other topics include systems of information storage, the format and content of slips of paper used in Linnaeus's botanical research, and the adoption of Linnaeus's system by his son and other future scientists.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17496977
Volume :
24
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Intellectual History Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
97015441
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17496977.2014.914643