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English Men of Science

English Men of Science

Francis Galton

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2018
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9780367074609
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This edition first published in 1970. In this work, Francis Galton examined the antecedents, environment, education and hereditary features of the most prominent men of science. Historians as well as scientists intent upon a deeper understanding of the Victorian mind will find much of interest in this remarkable book.

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