Book Review - The Scientists

[theoldwolf]

A few months ago, I was given a copy of The Scientists, by John Gribbin and Adam Hook, by the illustrious Mark Stanley. This is an intriguing read - the history of science as viewed through the lives of its greatest contributors.

My biggest takeaway from the book is that science is almost a living entity in itself. It advances based on successes, failures and indifference - and those who are honored with Nobel prizes and other awards have largely built on both triumphs and catastrophes of those who went before. That said, I sit down astonied at the powers of reason, logic and inference with which some members of our race have been gifted, and how they used those for the benefit - and detriment - of humanity.

Seven thumbs up!

Comments

[alaskawolf.livejournal.com]

looks to be a good read :)

[lebounce.blogspot.com (from livejournal.com)]

A down-right fascinating one, in fact! I'll have to ask if my husband can locate a copy at the local library.

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

I just finished reading a complaint about Strunk & White's inflexible stance against the passive voice. Now I see that your first sentence really would work better in active voice, so as to avoid the confusing second "by" clause.