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The Advancement of Science, and Its Burdens: With a New Introduction
Gerald Holton
How did Einstein’s ideas shape the imaginations of 20th-century artists and writers? Are there national differences between styles of scientific research? By what mechanisms is progress in science achieved despite diversity of individual, often conflicting, efforts? These are a few of the questions posed by Holton, a leading historians of science.
400 pages, 4 line illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 1, 1998 |
| ISBN13 | 9780674005303 |
| Publishers | Harvard University Press |
| Pages | 400 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 21 mm · 562 g |
| Language | English |
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