“The greater the man, the more he is soaked in the atmosphere of his time; only thus can he get a wide enough grasp of it to be able to change substantially the pattern of knowledge and action.”
Book:Science in history
Quote by John Desmond Bernal
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Science in history
This book delves into the evolution of scientific thought and its impact on society, culture, and technology across various historical periods. more
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John Desmond Bernal
John Desmond Bernal was a prominent physicist, born on May 10, 1901, and died on September 15, 1971. He made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and solid-state physics. more
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