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What remains to be discovered : mapping the secrets of the universe, the origins of life, and the future of the human race

by John Maddox

Challenging the notion that the era of great scientific discovery is over, this volume outlines an ambitious agenda for future research. It analyses key unanswered questions and suggests where scientists might look for major breakthroughs in the coming centuries.

Accession 30281 ISBN 068486300X Publisher Free Press
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