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To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before : A Joyous Journey Through All Of Science
Alfred Street (University of Auckland Store)
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To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before : A Joyous Journey Through All Of Science
Hardback Edition: 1
A spellbinding and often hilarious history of (almost) the entirety of science from world--renowned immunologist Luke O'Neill
The Irish Times Top 10 Bestseller
Scientists have been participants in the best reality show of all time, with all the highs, lows, bust-ups, and strange personalities of any show on telly today. This hugely accessible history of science reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries.
For example, we meet Charles Darwin as he weighs up the pros and cons of marrying his cousin-- 'constant companion' vs 'less money for books'. Tough call.
To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before covers everything from space travel and evolution to alchemy and AI. Written by one of our leading scientists, this is an insider's account that celebrates the joy of science. It is filled with all the juicy bits that other histories leave out.
Pages : 368
Publisher : Viking Press
Publication date : 2024-02-06
Subjects: Non-fiction, Lifestyle, Sport And Leisure, Popular Science, History Of Science