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The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century by Thomas Henry Huxley

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The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century

Author
Thomas Henry Huxley
Narrator
Ella White
Publisher
Manifold Media LLC
Publish Date
30 June 2024
Run Time
2 hours 12 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Religion and science, Fiction: general and literary
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The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century is a work by Thomas Henry Huxley, published in 1889. In this book, Huxley provides a summary of major developments in physics, chemistry, and biology during the period from 1839 to 1889. He explores their impact on society within the historical context of philosophical thought and scientific inquiry dating back to Aristotle12. The remarkable increase in industrial production through machinery, improvements in technical processes, and inventions during this time period is a prominent feature of the history of civilization. Additionally, advancements in means of locomotion and intercommunication have played a crucial role in shaping the modern world.

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Author
Thomas Henry Huxley
Narrator
Ella White
Duration
2 hours 12 minutes
Release Date
30 June 2024
ISBN
0782376062409
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Manifold Media LLC
Genre
Religion and science, Fiction: general and literary

Synopsis

The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century is a work by Thomas Henry Huxley, published in 1889. In this book, Huxley provides a summary of major developments in physics, chemistry, and biology during the period from 1839 to 1889. He explores their impact on society within the historical context of philosophical thought and scientific inquiry dating back to Aristotle12. The remarkable increase in industrial production through machinery, improvements in technical processes, and inventions during this time period is a prominent feature of the history of civilization. Additionally, advancements in means of locomotion and intercommunication have played a crucial role in shaping the modern world.

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