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El gas, aprisionado en interminables tube rias, ilumina las poblaciones y sirve como fuerza motriz en las fábricas.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines fascinating real-life examples of the rapid changes brought in the 19th century, hailed as a period of new progress. The text draws attention to both benefits and drawbacks, from new machines to medical breakthroughs and the questionable practice of embalming the dead to preserve appearances. The book also discusses attempts to improve human memory through machines and the drawbacks of excessive childhood studies on the development of young minds. While touching on themes of scientific innovation and advancements, the author underscores the equal importance of questioning, moderation, and understanding the impact of the rapid evolution of certain practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780365008545_0
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