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Rectify biased interpretation of science history
Originally Published in Nature.
As members of the STEM Advocacy Institute, we find the typical Western view of science history distorted and incomplete and argue for more-balanced representation. Many non-Western scientists have made hugely important contributions to scientific knowledge, but their rich and inspiring stories garner little attention in the West.
Nature 560, 29 (2018)
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