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The march of unreason : science, democracy, and the new fundamentalism /

Our daily news bulletins bring us tales of the wonder of science, from Mars rovers and intelligent robots to developments in cancer treatment, and yet often the emphasis is on the potential threats posed by science. It appears that irrationality is on the rise in western society, and public opinion...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Taverne, Dick
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
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