| The Best American Science Writing 2012 Contributor(s): Kaku, Michio (Author), Cohen, Jesse (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062117912 ISBN-13: 9780062117915 Publisher: Ecco Press OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Essays - Literary Collections | Essays - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Nonfiction (incl. Memoirs) |
| Dewey: 808.066 |
| LCCN: 2001233018 |
| Series: Best American Science Writing |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.33" W x 8.08" (0.50 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Best American Science Writing 2012 is yet another endlessly fascinating and mind-expanding installment of the popular science series that Kirkus Reviews calls, "Superb brain candy." Edited by renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Michio Kaku, co-founder of string field theory, this collection contains the most engaging and provocative science writing of the year--gathering in one volume enthralling and eye-opening essays about the latest developments in biochemistry, physics, astronomy, genetics, evolutionary theory, cognition, and more. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cohen, Jesse: - Jesse Cohen is a writer and freelance editor. He lives in New York City. Kaku, Michio: - Dr. Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist and the cofounder of string field theory (a branch of string theory), and he continues Einstein's search to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into one unified theory. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his most recent work, Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100. |