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The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing (Paperback)

The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing

Review

“A glorius celebration of literary scientists.” –Harry Richie Mail on Sunday 30/03/2008″A sparkling anthology.” –David Sinclair, Tribune 18/04/08″Beautiful volume…A labour of love.” –Steven Poole, The Guardian 26/04/2008″For the science-savvy. it’s like a gigantic prize-giving-cum-back-slap. For the science-phobic, it’s a banner-waving call to come on in and give it a try.” –Jonathan Gibbs, Metro London 19.03.08″It is a real treasure trove of unexpected pleasures.” –Sunday Telegraph. Kenan Malik 13/04/2008″The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing edited by Richard Dawkins, come up trumps… It is to be hoped that many will not only read this excellent volume but will then go on to read in their entirety some of the individual works themeselves. That is the ultimate success of any anthology.” –Mary Strickland. Chemistry World May 2008″The book makes for a fascinating browse, but it could also inspire as a bed-time volume, filling (more…)

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