The merely personal : observations on science and scientists / Jeremy Bernstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bernstein, Jeremy, 1929-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science.

Scientists.

Physical Description:

245 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Ivan R. Dee, 2001.

Summary:

Jeremy Bernstein's sparkling new collection of essays represents much of his work over the past ten years. Focusing on science as a form of human experience, his essays range from an attempt to explain the use of the quantum theory in Tom Stoppard's play Hapgood, to a critical review of recent books on Einstein. ""Jeremy Bernstein reminds one of how full of surprise and pleasure the world is. He enlightens and entertains...a rare combination."" --Joseph Epstein. ""Jeremy Bernstein is one of those few who still know how to tell us what scientists do."" --Marvin Minsky

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1566633443

OCLC:

44905123