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New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Interviews with Scholars of Science, Technology, and Society about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-societ... Read more

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Benjamin Y. Fong is author of the new book Quick Fixes: Drugs in America from Prohibition to the 21st Century Binge, whi... Read more

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