Seeing Further - The Story of Science

"Bryson is as amusing as ever....As a celebration of 350 years of modern science, [ Seeing Further ] it is a worthy tribute." -- The Economist In Seeing Further, New York Times bestseller Bill Bryson takes readers on a guided tour through the great discoveries, feuds, and personalities of modern science. Already a major bestseller in the UK, Seeing Further tells the fascinating story of science and the Royal Society with Bill Bryson's trademark wit and intelligence, and contributions from a host of well known scientists and science fiction writers, including Richard Dawkins, Neal Stephenson, James Gleick, and Margret Atwood. It is a delightful literary treat from the acclaimed author who previous explored the current state of scientific knowledge in his phenomenally popular book, A Short History of Nearly Everything .

Product details

• Authors: Bill Bryson
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.11.2010
• EAN: 9780061999765
• ISBN: 978-0-06-199976-5
• No. of pages: 512
• Dimensions: 182 mm x 237 mm x 33 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Science: general issues, Mathematics, chemistry, History of Science, Reference works, Biology, life sciences, Ecological science, the Biosphere, Inventions and inventors, Time (chronology), time systems and standards, SCIENCE: Life Sciences / General, SCIENCE: Life Sciences / Biology, SCIENCE: Chemistry / General, SCIENCE: Essays, SCIENCE: Reference, MATHEMATICS: History & Philosophy, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING: Inventions, SCIENCE: History, SCIENCE: Natural History, MATHEMATICS: Research