The Award was given to John Nott (The University of Edinburgh) and Anna Harris (Maastricht University) for the edited collection Making Sense of Medicine: Material Culture and the Reproduction of Medical Knowledge, published by Intellect Books in 2022.

The outstanding edited collection is an original exploration into the materiality of medical knowledge reproduction. This book, structured around diverse themes such as art, labour, and place, stands out as a vital contribution to the field. 

The book’s creative structure, with interconnected nodes that bear links to multiple topics and concepts surfacing in different materials and chapters, sets it apart from more traditional edited collections. Nott and Harris’ decision to forgo chapter summaries to emphasize interconnections showcases their commitment to giving readers a thoughtful and critical understanding of the subject matter.

The book goes beyond what is expected from good-quality edited volumes in that it brings together various perspectives and uses various illustrations, all in a productive manner. It promises to be useful for a large public in STS and beyond.