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Some scientific concepts in perspective
1: Information by JOHN MAYNARD SMITH
Reader in Zoology,
University College, London
Communication is the transfer of information: in this sense, our genes are communicators.' Information theory was first formulated by electronic engineers to tackle their practical problems. John Maynard Smith talks about its use in molecular biology, and discusses what light this throws on the old controversy over Lamarckism.

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Unknown:
John Maynard

Part 2: Bruckner
Symphony No. 4, in E flat major
(Romantic)
Sixth of a series of programmes including all Bruckner's symphonies. No. 5: April 13
Bruckner and the Symphony, a 24-page booklet by Dr. Robert Simpson . can be obtained, price 3s. 6d... from BBC Publications, [address removed] or from newsagents or booksellers.

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Unknown:
Dr. Robert Simpson

of Dante Alighieri in twelve weekly parts
New translations specially commissioned from contemporary poets
PART 10: Cantos 26-28
The Evil Counsellors and The Sowers of Discord translated by G. W. IRELAND Reader, MARius GORING Narrator, ROBERT RIETTY
Arranged by Terence Tiller
Marius Goring is in The Poker Session ' at the Globe Theatre. London

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Translated By:
G. W. Ireland
Reader:
Marius Goring
Arranged By:
Terence Tiller
Arranged By:
Marius Goring

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