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The best Australian science writing 2016

by Jo Chandler, Fiona Stanley

This anthology presents a collection of science-themed essays by Australian thinkers exploring topics from genetics to cosmology. The pieces provide diverse insights into the intricacies of the natural world and current scientific research.

Accession 14437 ISBN 9781742235035 Publisher NewSouth Publishing
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