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It is open to authors of science books written for a nonspecialist audience, and since it was established in 1988 has championed writers such as stephen hawking, jared diamond, stephen jay gould and bill. Science and nature books the best science books of 2015 going feet first into evolutionary theory, the race to crack the genetic code and a memorable journey around the coast of britain. How artificial intelligence can make healthcare human again basic books, 2019 the patient will see you now. History of science science, technology, and society mit. I liked it a lot, especially because of the entertaining descriptions and the funny but helpful pictures alongside them. Here are 15 science and technology books that will keep your nerdy brains engaged and titillated. A graphic history by jeannoel fabiani and philippe bercovici.
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