Knowledge is power : Francis Bacon and the method of science
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Knowledge is power : Francis Bacon and the method of science
(Revolutions in science / series editor, Jon Turney)
Icon Books , Totem Books, 2002
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 177)
p.178-186: "Other titles available from Icon/Totem"
"Knowledge is power : how magic, the government and an apocalyptic vision inspired Francis Bacon to create modern scie nce"--Jacket
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Francis Bacon is one of the leading figures in the history of science ranking alongside even Isaac Newton. And yet, Bacon never made one major scientific discovery. His claim to fame rests on his status as the man to define scientific method. This fascinating account of his ambitions and achievements is not to be missed
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