Sidney Edelstein Prize Grant

The Sidney Edelstein Prize, awarded by the Society for the History of Technology, recognizes outstanding scholarly books in the history of technology published within the last three years. Established in 1968 in memory of Sidney Edelstein, the prize includes a $3,500 award and a plaque. Publishers and authors are encouraged to nominate titles, including non-English works eligible for three years post-translation. This prestigious accolade highlights significant contributions to the field.

NOTE: To nominate a book, all committee members listed below need to receive a copy of the nominated book before the deadline passes.
The Edelstein Prize is awarded to the author of an outstanding scholarly book in the history of technology published during the preceding three years. Non-English language books are eligible for three years following the date of their English translation.
Previously known as the Dexter Prize, the Edelstein Prize was established in 1968 through the generosity of the late Sidney Edelstein, a noted expert on the history of dyes and dye processes, founder of the Dexter Chemical Corporation, and 1988 recipient of SHOT’s Leonardo da Vinci Award. The prize, donated by Ruth Edelstein Barish and her family in memory of Sidney Edelstein and his commitment to excellence in scholarship in the history of technology, consists of an award of $3,500 and a plaque.

Eligibility

Publishers and authors are invited to nominate titles for this prize.