Popular Science
Last updated: November 17, 2024
Favourite Science Books, recommended by Mark Kurlansky
The bestselling author of Cod and Salt tells us about five science books he loves—from whales and snails to evolution and string theory—all of which make difficult subjects accessible
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Micrographia: The Complete Facsimile of the First Printing of 1665
by Robert Hooke -
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Stonehenge Decoded
by Gerald S Hawkins -
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A Brief History of Time
by Stephen Hawking -
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The Double Helix
by James Watson -
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The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms with Observations on their Habits
by Charles Darwin
The best books on Popular Science, recommended by Adam Hart-Davis
The best books on Popular Science, recommended by Adam Hart-Davis
Adam Hart-Davis says clear simple writing is the key to an accessible science book. Selects the five books he believes offer the best introduction to Popular Science. Includes works from Darwin, Watson and Hawking
The best books on Being Inspired by Science, recommended by Tom Clarke
The Science Correspondent for the Uk’s Channel 4 discusses the magical allure of science. He chooses five great books on subjects ranging from genetics to natural history and astro-physics