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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
Victoria Bradley
Publisher
Audioliterature
Publish Date
24 July 2017
Run Time
2 hours 12 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Classic fiction: general and literary
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The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century (1887) is a review by Thomas Henry Huxley. Excerpt from the book: "I am conscious that in undertaking to give even the briefest sketch of the progress of physical science, in all its branches, during the last half-century, I may be thought to have exhibited more courage than discretion, and perhaps more presumption than either. So far as physical science is concerned, the days of Admirable Crichtons have long been over, and the most indefatigable of hard workers may think he has done well if he has mastered one of its minor subdivisions. Nevertheless, it is possible for anyone, who has familiarized himself with the operations of science in one department, to comprehend the significance, and even to form a general estimate of the value, of the achievements of specialists in other departments."

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Author
Thomas Henry Huxley
Narrator
Victoria Bradley
Duration
2 hours 12 minutes
Release Date
24 July 2017
ISBN
4250887887089
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Audioliterature
Genre
Classic fiction: general and literary

Synopsis

The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century (1887) is a review by Thomas Henry Huxley. Excerpt from the book: "I am conscious that in undertaking to give even the briefest sketch of the progress of physical science, in all its branches, during the last half-century, I may be thought to have exhibited more courage than discretion, and perhaps more presumption than either. So far as physical science is concerned, the days of Admirable Crichtons have long been over, and the most indefatigable of hard workers may think he has done well if he has mastered one of its minor subdivisions. Nevertheless, it is possible for anyone, who has familiarized himself with the operations of science in one department, to comprehend the significance, and even to form a general estimate of the value, of the achievements of specialists in other departments."

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