Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery, and the Genius of the Royal Society
Bill Bryson, Jon Turney, "Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery, and the Genius of the Royal Society"
ASIN: B0041D86IU, ISBN: 0061999768, 0061999776 | 2010 | AZW3 | 512 pages | 10 MB
“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.