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Science A Four Thousand Year History

Paperback • 2010 • English

Science A Four Thousand Year History

By Patricia Fara

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About the book

In Science, Patricia Fara rewrites science's past to provide new ways of understanding and questioning our modern technological society. Sweeping through the centuries from ancient Babylon right up to the latest hi-tech experiments in genetics and particle physics, Fara's book also ranges internationally, challenging notions of European superiority by emphasizing the importance of scientific projects based around the world, including revealing discussions of China and the Islamic Empire alongsid...Show more

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9780199580279

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published year

2010

Language

English

Original title

Science A Four Thousand Year History

Format

Paperback

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