The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775-1943
The depths of the oceans are the last example of terra incognita on earth. Adamowsky presents a study of the sea, arguing that – contrary to popular belief – post-Enlightenment discourse on the sea was still subject to mystery and wonder, and not wholly rationalized by science.
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The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775-1943
The depths of the oceans are the last example of terra incognita on earth. Adamowsky presents a study of the sea, arguing that – contrary to popular belief – post-Enlightenment discourse on the sea was still subject to mystery and wonder, and not wholly rationalized by science.
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The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775-1943

The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775-1943

by Natascha Adamowsky
The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775-1943

The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775-1943

by Natascha Adamowsky

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The depths of the oceans are the last example of terra incognita on earth. Adamowsky presents a study of the sea, arguing that – contrary to popular belief – post-Enlightenment discourse on the sea was still subject to mystery and wonder, and not wholly rationalized by science.

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ISBN-13: 9781848935327
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 07/09/2015
Series: History and Philosophy of Technoscience
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

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The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775–1943

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