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Radio 4,20 Aug 2019,28 mins

The Language of Science

Word of Mouth

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Michael Rosen looks at how English is used in Science. From the florid writings of the 17th century to modernist poetry and school experiments. With historian Charlotte Sleigh and historical linguist Laura Wright. Producer: Melvin Rickarby

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