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The most influential science book of all time?

22 August 2012

Competition: book giveaway

What popular science books have made the biggest impact? To mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, we are taking a look at the most influential popular science books of all time. To have your say and enter in a competition to win a set of the top 25, go to

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