The contemporary collection, with some 1,800 new acquisitions each year, comprises numerous texts on the history of science and technology: primary sources, secondary literature, catalogues of science museums and scientific exhibitions, biographical-bibliographical collections, etc.
The Anglo-American historiographic tradition is especially well represented, and thanks to the two bibliographies compiled by the Museum, great attention is devoted to the Italian editorial production and to Galilean studies. In selecting purchases, priority is given to texts dealing with scientific instrumentation and, in general, anything useful to the Museo Galileo’s current activities and special projects.
Periodicals currently number over 250, providing an indispensable resource for studies in the sector.
Suggestions for purchases to enrich and complete our collections will be greatly appreciated!
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