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. 1959 Aug 28;130(3374):477-82.

doi: 10.1126/science.130.3374.477.

Explanation and prediction in evolutionary theory

PMID: 14444298
DOI: 10.1126/science.130.3374.477

Explanation and prediction in evolutionary theory

M SCRIVEN. Science. 1959.

. 1959 Aug 28;130(3374):477-82.

doi: 10.1126/science.130.3374.477.

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PMID: 14444298
DOI: 10.1126/science.130.3374.477

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