The accidental scientist the role of chance and luck in scientific discovery

Have you ever wondered how the ideas for some things come about? Surprisingly it is often as much down to chance as a single person's brilliance. The Accidental Scientist explores the role of chance and error in scientific, medical and commercial innovation, outlining exactly how some of the mo...

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Main Author: Donald, Graeme (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Michael O'Mara Books 2017
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Call Number :Q 180.55.D57 D66 2017

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