Mind, Life, and Universe: Conversations with Great Scientists of Our Time

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Nearly 40 of the world's most esteemed scientists discuss the big questions that drive their illustrious careers. Frank and often irreverent, the men and women assembled here reveal a hidden world of intellectual interests, verve, and humor.

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Library Journal (08/15/2007)
Scientific research is not orderly, neat, or clean and, like comedy, isn't always pretty. But when practiced by the 36 scientists interviewed here, it can be challenging, exciting, enlightening, and just plain fun. Editors Margulis (geosciences, Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst;Acquiring Genomes ) and Punset (director/host of the popular Spanish science TV seriesRedes and author of theThe Happiness Trip ) have assembled a wide array of experts in their fields, including such notables as Jane Goodall, Edward O. Wilson, Robert Sapolsky, Sydney Brenner, and Lisa Randall, and Punset's interviewing skills have teased out of them intimate portraits through fascinating discussions of their work. The interviews are grouped by broad topic (from animal behavior/psychology to biology/evolution to nanotechnology/physics), and each section is preceded by a brief introduction. Readings suggested by the scientists as well as a short biography of each are included. This book is suitable for both public and academic libraries and will appeal to readers with an interest not only in science but in the minds of scientists.-Erica Lilly, Chemistry/Physics Lib., Kent State Univ., OH

ISBN: 1933392436 | EAN: 9781933392431
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company  | Publication Date: August, 2007

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