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I subscribe to the scientific american, but i cant subscribe to the book club because i dont live in the u. Books are selected and endorsed by a panel of judges, and members choose which book they would like to receive, similar to how the club originally operated when it began in 1926. As scientists, members of the asa take part in humanitys exploration of nature, its laws, and how it works. A heady perspective on string theorys consequences comes from.
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