Product Description

Selected and introduced by Richard Dawkins, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a rich and vibrant anthology celebrating the finest writing by scientists for a wider audience - revealing that the best scientists have displayed as much imagination and skill with the pen as they have in the laboratory.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6908 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.35" h x 6.32" w x 9.30" l, 1.49 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

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Review
A compendium of some of the most illuminating thinking of the past 100 years. (Eureka, The Times )

A feast for many long evenings. (Katie Owen, The Sunday Telegraph )

Engaging selection. (Christopher Hirst, The Independent )

Richard Dawkins has done a wonderful job. (Nicholas Lezard, Saturday Guardian )

Stunning anthology. (The Times )

BBC Focus, May 2008
'It's a must-read that will surely make a major contribution to the public understanding of science.'

Sunday Telegraph, 13 April 2008
'It is a real treasure trove of unexpected pleasures.'