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    Robert Hooke

    Area of Science:

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    • Provides insight into the understanding and practice of microscopy in the early modern period.
    • Highlights the importance of considering the material and practical aspects of scientific observation.
    • Encourages further research into the craft and materiality of historical scientific instruments.