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The Oxford Companion to the History of Modern Science
This encyclopedia dives deep into the messy, global story of modern science from the 1500s to today. It’s not just a lineup of famous names and breakthroughs—expect cultural clashes, discarded theories, and plenty of surprises. Science isn’t a neat march forward; it’s a sprawling human adventure shaped by politics, society, and a few stubborn egos.
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