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The Discoveries: The Great Breakthroughs In 20th Century Science
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Publisher Pantheon Books
Publication date November 22, 2005
Pages 533
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780375421686
ISBN-10 0375421688
Dimensions 1.50 by 6.25 by 9.50 in.
Weight 1.90 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price $32.50
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Summary
A critical overview of some of the great scientific discoveries of the twentieth century examines the impact of each breakthrough, the personalities and human drama involved, and its meaning in terms of the pattern of scientific discovery, drawing on the original papers of Einstein, Bohr, McClintock, Pauling, and other notable scientists. 50,000 first printing.
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9780375421686 | details & prices | 533 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 1.50 in. | 1.90 lbs | List price $32.50
About: Examines the impact of some of the most noteworthy scientific advances of the twentieth century, including the personalities and human drama involved, and draws on the original papers of Einstein, Bohr, Hubble, and other scientists.

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