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The unity of science : exploring our universe, from the Big Bang to the twenty-first century
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The unity of science : exploring our universe, from the Big Bang to the twenty-first century

by Irwin Shapiro

This survey examines significant scientific discoveries across the fields of astronomy, geology, and biology. It explores the structure of the universe, the history of the earth, and the evolution of life through a framework of evidence-based inquiry.

Accession 27606 ISBN 9780300253610 Publisher Yale University Press
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