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The ten most beautiful experiments
by Johnson, George
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008. Second Edition. Hardback. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 192 pages; Description: xiv, 192 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Science -- Experiments. Science -- History. Research -- history. Summary: The ten most fascinating experiments in the history of science--moments when a curious soul posed a particularly eloquent question to nature and received a crisp, unambiguous reply. Johnson takes us to those times when the world seemed filled with mysterious forces, when scientists were dazzled by light, by electricity, and by the beating of the hearts they laid bare on the dissecting table. For all of them, diligence was rewarded. In an instant, confusion was swept aside and something new about nature leaped into view. In bringing us these stories, Johnson restores some of the romance to science, reminding us of the existential excitement of a single soul staring down the unknown.
Synopsis
George Johnson writes regularly about science for The New York Times . He has also written for Scientific American , The Atlantic , Time , Slate , and Wired , and his work has been included in The Best American Science Writing . A former Alicia Patterson fellow, he has received awards from PEN and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and his books were twice finalists for the Rhone-Poulenc Prize.
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- MW Books Ltd.
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- Title
- The ten most beautiful experiments
- Author
- Johnson, George
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Second Edition
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- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York : Alfred A. Knopf
- Date Published
- 2008
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