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The mysterious science of the sea, 1775-1943
Adamowsky, N. (2015). The mysterious science of the sea, 1775-1943. History and Philosophy of Technoscience. Pickering & Chatto: London. ISBN 978-18-4893-532-7. 246 pp.
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    Aquatic sciences > Marine sciences > Earth sciences > Oceanography
    History
    Water bodies > Oceans
    Marine/Coastal
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  • Adamowsky, N.
Abstract
    The depths of the oceans are the last example of terra incognita on earth. Adamowsky presents a study of the sea, arguing that – contrary to popular belief – post-Enlightenment discourse on the sea was still subject to mystery and wonder, and not wholly rationalized by science.
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