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There is a lot of confusion and misconception concerning science. The nature and contents of science is an unsettled problem. For example, Thales of 2,600 years ago is recognized as the father of science but the word science was introduced only in the 14th century; the definition of science is often...

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Other Authors: Burguete, Maria (Editor), Lam, Lui (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore ; [Hackensack] New Jersey : World Scientific, [2014]
Series:Science matters series ; no. 3
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