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Science 2 April 1999:
Vol. 284. no. 5411, pp. 55 - 56
DOI: 10.1126/science.284.5411.55
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Essays on Science and Society

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Amateur Science--Strong Tradition, Bright Future

Forrest M. Mims III

Amateur scientists made some of the most important discoveries of the past centuries. In his essay, Mims surveys the ways in which amateurs continue to do so.

The author is at 433 Twin Oak Road, Seguin, TX 78155, USA. E-mail: fmims{at}aol.com

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