Science with a Smile [Hardcover]

Robert L. Weber (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0750302119 | ISBN-13: 978-0750302111 | Edition: 1

This anthology presents the reader with a fascinating view of the whimsical side of science. A unique and historical collection of humorous stories, anecdotes, verse and cartoons touching every science has been meticulously compiled by the author from worldwide sources.
In addition to hours of amusement, this book will provide the reader with glimpses of the intensely human ambitions, frustrations, and elations of scientists as well as the changing attitudes within their sciences. The text is well illustrated and can be read from cover to cover with pleasure or sampled at leisure.

Editorial Reviews

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I think I can guarantee that virtually every reader will find something to tickle his or her funny bone within these volumes.
Physics Today
...a birthday present for the scientist who has everything.
Stephen Keevil, Scope
a great miscellany of interesting, almost always humorous incidents relating to science and scientists.
John Barker, Journal of Biological Education
... will fascinate, intrigue and lead to many a titter, snigger and guffaw. ... the unguarded reader may find themselves unable to put this book down.
Europe and Astronomy
k I can guarantee that virtually every reader will find something to tickle his or her funny bone within these volumes.
Physics Today
...a birthday present for the scientist who has everything.
Stephen Keevil, Scope
a great miscellany of interesting, almost always humorous incidents relating to science and scientists.
John Barker, Journal of Biological Education
... will fascinate, intrigue and lead to many a titter, snigger and guffaw. ... the unguarded reader may find themselves unable to put this book down.
Europe and Astronomy

Product Details

• Hardcover: 524 pages
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis; 1 edition (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750302119
• ISBN-13: 978-0750302111
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,814,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking, insightful, and hilarious essays, May 7, 2008

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Mark Cartwright (Austin Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Science with a Smile (Hardcover)

I checked out this book at the library, and found some of the essays so poignant or funny that I had to tell my classmates about them. In particular, "Adventures of a Cross-Disciplinarian", "Age of the Earth", "How to Write a Paper", and "How to Give a Seminar" (approximate title) stood out for me.

I would recommend having a used copy or borrowing this book from the library.


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Note added Jan. , 2010:

I realize this review is incomplete and I will add more in due time.