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5

Duration
30H 33min
Language
English
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Non-Fiction

This course provides a clear and bracing overview of the entire scientific world from the laws of motion first formulated 300 years ago by Sir Isaac Newton to the latest marvels of contemporary genetic research. These lucid, information-packed lectures convey the excitement of scientific discovery and trace the connections between discoveries over time. Veteran science educator Professor Robert Hazen renders the most complex ideas simple and memorable.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781682766637

Release date

Audiobook: 13 September 2023

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