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The ascent of science

by Brian L. Silver

This history of Western science surveys key developments from the Renaissance to the present day, covering fields such as physics, biology, and cosmology. It situates scientific progress within a broader cultural context and considers the ethical role of reason.

Accession 30198 ISBN 0195116992 Publisher Oxford University Press
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