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A biography of alchemist John Dee sidesteps his impact on science, suggests Philip Ball. Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a preview of subscription content, access
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ARTICLE Ball, P. History: Impractical magic. _Nature_ 482, 160 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/482160a Download citation * Published: 08 February 2012 * Issue Date: 09 February 2012 * DOI:
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