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"Classics of Modern Science (Copernicus to Pasteur)" by William S. Knickerbocker is a curated anthology of scientific writings written in the early 20th century. The volume gathers representative primary texts from foundational figures of modern science, framed for students and general readers to trace the rise of the scientific method and its civilizational impact. It emphasizes accessible language, the human qualities behind discovery, and the use of these classics to illuminate how scientific ideas were forged. The opening of the anthology presents a preface arguing that the history of science is the real history of humankind, praising the scientific attitude (patience, humility, honesty), urging clear prose for lay readers, and positioning the book as a teaching reader.





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