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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Add this copy of A Random Walk in Science to cart. $9.45, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1973 by The Institute Of Physics.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 085498027X.
Add this copy of A Random Walk in Science, to cart. $12.50, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by CRC Press.
Add this copy of A Random Walk in Science to cart. $13.00, very good condition, Sold by A Book Store of Hastings rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from HASTINGS, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by CRC Press.
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Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 236 p. Audience: General/trade. VERY NICE COPY--VERY SLIGHT SHELF WARE--TEXT CLEAN AND TIGHT--GIFT--STILL HAS LOTS OF GREAT READS LEFT
Add this copy of A Random Walk in Science, to cart. $13.01, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1973 by The Institute Of Physics.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 085498027X.
Add this copy of A Random Walk in Science, to cart. $21.54, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by CRC Press.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of A Random Walk in Science, to cart. $41.88, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by CRC Press.
Add this copy of A Random Walk in Science, to cart. $42.00, like new condition, Sold by West Coast Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Moorpark, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by CRC Press.
Add this copy of Random Walk in Science to cart. $42.00, good condition, Sold by bookbooth rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berea, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by Crane, Russak & Co., Inc..
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Good in Good jacket. 6.25 x 9.2. Dust jacket has heavy sunning, minor wear, chipping and rubbing, book has minor wear, corners lightly bumped, binding tight, ink writing in front free end paper, xvii + 206 pages, 133 brief essays on scientists, science and life in general, bw illustrations.
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.
