Is science nearing its limits?

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[Lisbon]: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian (2008)
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From ancient times, western civilization has been driven by a trust in scientific progress. Is Science Biology and biogenetics promise spectacular advances, mathematics unfolds new areas of understanding. This work explores some of the possible consequences for society and for the future of science itself."

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Q174.I8 2008

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184777007X

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