The Oxford Book of Modern Science WritingRichard Dawkins Oxford University Press, 13 de mar. de 2008 - 439 páginas Selected and introduced by Richard Dawkins, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a celebration of the finest writing by scientists for a wider audience - revealing that many of the best scientists have displayed as much imagination and skill with the pen as they have in the laboratory. This is a rich and vibrant collection that captures the poetry and excitement of communicating scientific understanding and scientific effort from 1900 to the present day. Professor Dawkins has included writing from a diverse range of scientists, some of whom need no introduction, and some of whose works have become modern classics, while others may be less familiar - but all convey the passion of great scientists writing about their science. |
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... understanding of science.' John Gribbin, BBC Focus 'It is a real treasure trove of unexpected pleasures.' Kenan Malik, Sunday Telegraph 'This isn't Dawkins as the centre of attention but as a benign and generous guide to the best ...
... understanding of science.' John Gribbin, BBC Focus 'It is a real treasure trove of unexpected pleasures.' Kenan Malik, Sunday Telegraph 'This isn't Dawkins as the centre of attention but as a benign and generous guide to the best ...
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Richard Dawkins. Richard Dawkins, FRS, was Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University from 1995 to 2008. Born in Nairobi of British parents, he was educated at Oxford and did his doctorate ...
Richard Dawkins. Richard Dawkins, FRS, was Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University from 1995 to 2008. Born in Nairobi of British parents, he was educated at Oxford and did his doctorate ...
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... SPI Publisher Services, Pondicherry, India Printed in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc ISBN 978–0–19–921680–2 (Hbk.) ISBN 978–0–19–921681–9 (Pbk.) 11 For Charles Simonyi, who loves science, loves language, and understands Copyright.
... SPI Publisher Services, Pondicherry, India Printed in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc ISBN 978–0–19–921680–2 (Hbk.) ISBN 978–0–19–921681–9 (Pbk.) 11 For Charles Simonyi, who loves science, loves language, and understands Copyright.
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Richard Dawkins. For Charles Simonyi, who loves science, loves language, and understands how to put them together CONTENTS xi Featured Writers and Extracts xvii Introduction PARTI What Dedication.
Richard Dawkins. For Charles Simonyi, who loves science, loves language, and understands how to put them together CONTENTS xi Featured Writers and Extracts xvii Introduction PARTI What Dedication.
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... Understanding of Science that I hold. Now, in the year of my retirement, it finally seems appropriate to offer this volume to him as a personal friend, while at the same time conveying Oxford's gratitude to a major benefactor through a ...
... Understanding of Science that I hold. Now, in the year of my retirement, it finally seems appropriate to offer this volume to him as a personal friend, while at the same time conveying Oxford's gratitude to a major benefactor through a ...
Conteúdo
PART II WHO SCIENTISTS ARE | 149 |
PART III WHAT SCIENTISTS THINK | 245 |
PART IV WHAT SCIENTISTS DELIGHT IN | 347 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 397 |
INDEX | 401 |
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