Abstract

VEGA Y ORTEGA, Rodrigo  and  MORENO, Andrés. Contributions to the History of Meteorology through Environmental Studies of Scientific Associations in Mexico City, 1857-1910. Let. hist. [online]. 2016, n.15, pp.99-121. ISSN 2448-8372.

Between 1857 and 1910, in scientific groupings in Mexico City, there developed several studies of rain at local, regional and national levels, which were published in their magazines. The social history of science allows us to understand the discussion of amateurs and professionals of Mexican science about rain, which was considered useful for various agricultural, medical, demographic and infrastructural problems. Magazines of scientific groups show the gradual formation of a meteorological network in the country, through its partners and the implementation of skills to collect environmental data at different territorial levels.

Keywords : press; meteorology; society; science; environment.