Name: Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery, and the Genius of the Royal Society
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Author: Bryson, Bill
ISBN: 9780061999772

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Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery, and the Genius of the Royal Society

Type

Physical Book

Author

Bill Bryson

Publisher

Perennial

Year

2011

Language

English

Pages

512

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9780061999772

Synopsis "Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery, and the Genius of the Royal Society "

“Bryson is as amusing as ever….As a celebration of 350 years of modern science, [Seeing Further] it is a worthy tribute.”—The EconomistIn 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.

Bill Bryson

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Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. He started a Journalism career in the United States, but interrupted it to travel through Europe. In 1977, he settled in North Yorkshire, England, where he lived for two decades and worked as a journalist. Although he has also been involved in teaching (he was the chancellor of Durham University), he currently dedicates himself mainly to writing. He is the author, among other bestsellers, of Shakespeare, A Short History of Nearly Everything, At Home: A Short History of Private Life, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, A Walk in the Woods, and One Summer: America, 1927 and Down Under.

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