The short version
A history of how English became the dominant language of science.
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Scientific Babel
A history of how English became the dominant language of science.
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First seen:2026-08-07
Last seen:2026-08-07
Times seen:1
Website:press.uchicago.edu
Why it caught our attention
The recommendation is specific and fits readers interested in language and scientific history.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-07
“I'd also recommend "Scientific Babel How Science Was Done Before and After Global English" by Michael D. Gordin [0]. It goes into detail about which languages scientists have used over time. [0] https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/S/bo145049...”
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