Histories of Scientific Observation

Histories of Scientific Observation
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 473
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ISBN-10 : 9780226136783
ISBN-13 : 0226136787
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Download or read book Histories of Scientific Observation written by Lorraine Daston and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes bibliographical referrences and index.


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