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A History of Science Technology and Philosophy in the 18th Century
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Published in 1938: The new volume presents a full and profusely illustrated account of progress made during the eighteenth century in Mathematics, Mechanics, Astronomy, Physics, Meteorology, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Demography, Economics, Philosophy, and Technology.
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Published in 1938, A History of Science Technology and Philosophy in the 18th Century presents a comprehensive and richly illustrated account of the progress made during the eighteenth century in various fields.
These fields include Mathematics, Mechanics, Astronomy, Physics, Meteorology, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Demography, Economics, Philosophy, and Technology.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780367181345
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 245.0mm
Weight: 1790g
Pages: 968
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