The popular conception of science is of a steady, upward climb of progress. The reality is not that simple. Highly significant discoveries often stay unrecognized for decades, particularly if they conflict with the current paradigm or extend it in ways hard to imagine at the time. Ahead of the Curve: Hidden breakthroughs in the biosciences is a fascinating collection of lost research that the editors believe are important scientific contributions.
The popular conception of science is of a steady, upward climb of progress. The reality is not that simple. Highly significant discoveries often stay unrecognized for decades, particularly if they conflict with the current paradigm or extend it in ways hard to imagine at the time. Ahead of the Curve: Hidden breakthroughs in the biosciences is a fascinating collection of lost research that the editors believe are important scientific contributions.
Ahead of the Curve: Volume 2: Hidden breakthroughs in the biosciences
362
Ahead of the Curve: Volume 2: Hidden breakthroughs in the biosciences
362Paperback
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780750318457 |
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| Publisher: | Institute of Physics Publishing |
| Publication date: | 11/22/2018 |
| Pages: | 362 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.75(d) |