| Exoteric knowledge and esoteric knowledge. Ludwik Fleck, pedigrees and the visualization of pathological heredity. | |
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PMID: 19848217 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact, Ludwik Fleck uses the concept of an "ideogram" to designate the representation of a thought style through an image, which condenses its features in graphic properties. Pedigrees are such ideograms used by scientists and health professionals on the one hand, patients and lay persons on the other hand. Building on Fleck's analysis of the relationships between esoteric circles and exoteric circles, this paper traces the transformation and uses of pedigrees in 20th century medicine. It suggests that pedigrees in eugenics, clinical medicine, human genetics, and molecular genetics have presented distinct and relatively stable characteristics, reflecting the changing boundaries and roles of esoteric and exoteric knowledge. |
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Authors:
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Jean-Paul Gaudillière |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medicina nei secoli Volume: 20 ISSN: 0394-9001 ISO Abbreviation: Med Secoli Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-23 Completed Date: 2009-12-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0176472 Medline TA: Med Secoli Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 767-89 Citation Subset: QIS |
Affiliation:
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Centre de Recherches Médecine, Sciences, Santé et Société, INSERM-EHESS, Pans, F. gaudilli@vjf.cnrs.fr |
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Eugenics
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history Female Genetic Diseases, Inborn / history Genetics, Medical / history* Heredity History, 20th Century Humans Knowledge Male Pedigree* |
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