Scientific Babel : The Language of Science from the Fall of Latin to the Rise of English

Today, the language of science is English. But the dominance of this particular language is a relatively recent phenomenon - and far from a foregone conclusion. In a sweeping history that takes us from antiquity to the modern day, Michael D. Gordin untangles the web of politics, money, personality a...

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Main Author : Gordin Michael D. (Auteur)
Format : Book
Language : anglais
Title statement : Scientific Babel : The Language of Science from the Fall of Latin to the Rise of English / Michael D. Gordin
Published : London : Profile Books , copyright 2017
Physical Description : 1 vol. (415 p.)
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Bib. CFV (Histoire des sciences)

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Campus Sciences et Techniques, bâtiment 25, salle 118 HS0104 Prêt sous condition disponible