File 2 - Correspondence relating to a planned series of science books for children

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JCPP/Bronowski/Bronowski/5/5/61/2

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Correspondence relating to a planned series of science books for children

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  • 1958-17 December 1962 (Creation)

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Bronowski, Jacob (1908-1974), scientist
(1908 - 1974)

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Mainly comprises correspondence relating to the writing, editing, proposed publication and eventual cancellation of a series of science books for children. Bronowski was to write 2 books in the series, and edit others.

Correspondents include: Anthony Barnett (Department of Zoology, The University of Glasgow) who wrote 2 books for the series; Curtis Brown Ltd (literary agents); Harper & Brothers (publishers, United States); and Hutchinson Educational Ltd (publishers, United Kingdom).

Also includes: notes on proposed content; [various source materials] including articles and letters about science and mathematics education; a notice about Bronowski giving a lecture and leading a discussion on 'Science in a Primary School' at the Institute of Education, Exeter (11 Jun 1959) and Bronowski's notes on a resulting discussion; samples and drafts of possible chapters; minutes of meetings between Bronowski and publishers; a thank you letter and notes of a talk given for the Middlesex County Teachers' Association at a day conference on the Future Pattern of Primary Education (Feb 1960).

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      Box 72:7

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