The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775–1943 The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775–1943
History and Philosophy of Technoscience

The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775–1943

Natascha Adamowsky
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Publisher Description

The depths of the oceans are the last example of terra incognita on earth. Adamowsky presents a study of the sea, arguing that – contrary to popular belief – post-Enlightenment discourse on the sea was still subject to mystery and wonder, and not wholly rationalized by science.

GENRE
History
RELEASED
2015
6 October
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
256
Pages
PUBLISHER
Taylor & Francis
SIZE
7.7
MB

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