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“Scientific Institutions” covers books about the organizations that create, fund, teach, steward, and communicate science—such as universities, research institutes, academies, laboratories, observatories, museums, professional societies, and government or international agencies. Titles in this category examine their histories and evolution; governance, funding, and policy; research cultures and peer review; infrastructures and technologies; and the ethical, social, and political contexts in which they operate. Works often include case studies (e.g., the Royal Society, CERN, NIH, NASA, national labs), comparative and global perspectives, and insider memoirs or ethnographies. The category also encompasses analyses of science policy and innovation systems, diversity and workforce issues, and public engagement and trust. Together, these books show how institutions shape scientific knowledge, careers, and societal impact.

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