The Left Hand of the Electron [Unknown Binding]

Isaac Asimov (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1972

Science essays by a master.

Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 225 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday; 1st edition (April 1972)
• ISBN-10: 0385043457
• ISBN-13: 978-0385043458
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,464,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Smart, January 7, 2001

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"fourstringmagic" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Left Hand of the Electron

If you're interested in some of Science's most fascinating secrets, or if you're just interested to learn more about modern science, or even if you are just looking for an interesting book to read - this title is the one you need to look for! Isaac Asimov can tell you, wether it's a matter of science, art, or human affairs, the Good Doctor has the answer for you. And it will be the right answer, told in a way that is complete, understandable, and funny. Some of the problems presented in the book are: The problem of Left and Right, The problem of Oceans, The problem of numbers and lines, The problem of the Platypus, The problem of History, The problem of population.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Asimov at his absolute best, January 24, 2005

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George M. Roper III "GMRoper" (McAllen, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Left Hand of the Electron

I First read this book in 1980 or there abouts. I have been an Asimov fan since high school (early 60's - you do the math!) and picked it up on a whim as I was a fan of his science fiction. I rapidly became a fan of his non fiction as well including his Guide to the Bible and Understanding Physics. Asimov writes clearly so that even the most science averse (me for example) person can understand and grasp the fundimentals. A book well worth the effort, the price and a treasure to be had.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on science history but last small section was somewhat dated, May 14, 2011

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This review is from: The Left Hand of the Electron

Very good explanation, for the dilettante, of left hand versus right hand organic molecules and the history of how science figured it out. Good explanation of several other science topics and their history as well. However, his discussion of the population bomb tended to stray into the pop culture science of the 1970 era so it was highly dated. This book certainly changed my mind from thinking that Asimov was just a science fiction writer. In fact I am leaning towards thinking his non-fiction books were better than his fiction. My next purchase of Amazon used books is going to be Asimov's book on Shakespeare.