What Is The History of Science? Part I Six leading historians of science define their discipline. Richard Tomlinson | Published in History Today Volume 35 Issue 4 April 1985 Roger Cooter (Research Fellow, University of Manchester) To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Science & TechnologyHistoriography Popular articles The Long Debate on Assisted Dying Christmas Before Charles Dickens