----------------- HES POSTING ----------------- I am a new postgraduate at the University of Sheffield, England, just beginning a PhD, which will entail an examination of the economic writers of 17th-century England, together with economic legislation such as the Navigation Acts. As I come from a pure history background, I would welcome any suggestions for up-to- date reading on this matters from a 'history of economic thought' standpoint. I am also interested in the approach suggested by recent practitioners of the history of science (especially Steven Shapin), particularly so given that my subject of investigation also includes 17th-century scientific developments, in areas including chemistry/alchemy, astrology, and medicine. I would welcome any contact from those working in the area of 17th-century history of economic thought, and the approach suggested by history of science. Thomas Leng, University of Sheffield ------------ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ------------ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]