The Evolution of Modern Science
by Thomas L. Isenhour
Publisher: Bookboon 2013
ISBN-13: 9788740304800
Number of pages: 318
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The Evolution of Modern Science outlines the story of science from Aristotle to the present. The goals of this book are to show the evolution of modern science in historical and political context and to demystify science.
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