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From magic to the Enlightenment; Darwinism to nuclear weapons Weaving together intellectual history, philosophy, and social studies, Sean Johnston offers a unique appraisal of the history of science and the nature of this evolving discipline. Science is all-encompassing and new developments are usually mired in controversy; nevertheless, it is a driving force of the modern world. Based on its past, where might it lead us in the twenty-first century?

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 232 ● ISBN 9781780741598 ● Publisher Oneworld Publications ● Published 2012 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2703101 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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