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The Nature of Scientific Discovery:

A Symposium Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
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Smithsonian Institution Press, 1975 - Science - 616 pages

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Contents

THE FESTIVAL
33
Opening Ceremonies
44
The Age of Copernicus
50
Copyright

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TitleThe Nature of Scientific Discovery: A Symposium Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
Volume 5 of Smithsonian International Symposia Series
AuthorOwen Gingerich
EditorsOwen Gingerich, Copernicus Society of America
ContributorsNational Academy of Sciences (U.S.), Copernicus Society of America
Editionillustrated
PublisherSmithsonian Institution Press, 1975
Original fromPennsylvania State University
DigitizedAug 26, 2009
ISBN0874741483, 9780874741483
Length616 pages
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