Science and the American Story

How Curiosity, Power, and People Shaped Discovery in the United StatesBy Hamlin Timothy
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Length49m

About this audiobook

Science and the American Story is a human centered exploration of how science evolved alongside the United States itself. Rather than focusing on formulas or technical detail, this audiobook traces the people, institutions, conflicts, and values that shaped American scientific progress. From early curiosity driven discovery to modern debates around technology, public trust, and ethics, the book reveals science as a deeply human endeavor. Through seven immersive chapters, listeners encounter scientists not as distant experts, but as citizens navigating ambition, uncertainty, responsibility, and hope. Accessible, reflective, and timely, this audiobook invites listeners to understand science not as authority, but as a shared pursuit that continues to shape American life and its future.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ 4.7 (7)
GenreScience and Nature, History
Length49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 29, 2026
LanguageEnglish

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