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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2019 · 27 MIN

The Language of Science

from Word of Mouth · host BBC Radio 4

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

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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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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