Stories
- Article
The psychological impact of nuclear war
How would you hold up psychologically if a nuclear bomb was dropped? Discover the British government’s secret predictions from the 1980s.
- Article
A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
- Book extract
The 200-year search for normal people
Sarah Chaney poses the question we’ve likely all asked at some point in our lives: 'Am I normal?’, and explores whether normality even exists.
- Article
The mystery of the malignant brain
In 1884 a neurologist successfully used a patient’s symptoms, plus a new kind of map, to locate a brain tumour. Discover how his best-laid plans for treatment worked out.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)
Date: 1981-2000Reference: SA/PIC/E/13Part of: Population Investigation Committee- Archives and manuscripts
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International Union for the Scientific Study of Population Problems
Date: 1965-1970Reference: PP/CPB/F.7Part of: Blacker, Carlos Paton FRCP (1895-1975)- Archives and manuscripts
International Union for the Scientific Study of Population: Meeting held in Geneva from 27th August to 3 September 1949', Report to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health
Date: 28 Sep 1949Reference: PP/CPB/H.1/16Part of: Blacker, Carlos Paton FRCP (1895-1975)- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
International Union for the Scientific Investigation of Population Problems
Date: 1932-1937Reference: SA/EUG/D.110Part of: Eugenics Society- Books
Variables and questionnaire for comparative fertility surveys / prepared by the Committee on Comparative Studies of Fertility and Fertility Planning of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population in collaboration with the United Nations Secretariat.
Date: 1970