A Random Walk in Science provides insight into the wit and intellect of the scientific mind through a blend of amusing and serious contributions written by and about scientists. The book records changing attitudes within science and mirrors the interactions of science with society. Some of the contributors include Lewis Carroll, Isaac Newton, Jonathan Swift, and James Clark Maxwell. This entertaining anthology covers Murphy's Law, the trial of Galileo, life on Earth, Gulliver's computer, and much more.
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A Random Walk in Science provides insight into the wit and intellect of the scientific mind through a blend of amusing and serious contributions written by and about scientists. The book records changing attitudes within science and mirrors the interactions of science with society. Some of the contributors include Lewis Carroll, Isaac Newton, Jonathan Swift, and James Clark Maxwell. This entertaining anthology covers Murphy's Law, the trial of Galileo, life on Earth, Gulliver's computer, and much more.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 236 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 236 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
This book is (just like its successor, 'More Random Walks') an absolute delight. It has anecdotes and information from every disciplne of science; some are old, some new; some are by famous people, some by unknowns; some are serious, some jocular. But all are interesting, fascinating, illuminating and - yes! - genuinely informative, and presented in a very easy-to-read and entertaining way.
It should be read by and will appeal to everyone from teeenagers who are dubious about science, to senior citizens who think they've read it all, and everyone else in between.
In our age, when science has become serious business, it's refreshing to see what was once considered serious and to have a more-than-occasional very good laugh without detracting one iota from the real seriousness of science.
Should be a MUST in any book collection whose owner thinks he has interesting volumes to boast about.
