2 edition of A history of science in society found in the catalog.
A history of science in society
Andrew Ede
Published
2012
by University of Toronto Press in Toronto
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Contributions | Cormack, Lesley B., 1957- |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | Q125 .E364 2012 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | v. <2> : |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL25318900M |
| ISBN 10 | 1442604492, 1442604522 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781442604490, 9781442604520 |
| LC Control Number | 2012405033 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 773473900 |
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