
The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow's World
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ISBN-13: | 9780345802842 |
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Publisher: | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 04/16/2019 |
Pages: | 640 |
Sales rank: | 20,622 |
Product dimensions: | 5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.30(d) |
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