Einstein Simplified: Cartoons on Science (Paperback)

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"The humor in science that is most widely laughed at comes from non-scientists, like the cartoonist Sidney Harris." -- Roger B. Swain, New York Times Book Review

"What's so funny about science? Sidney Harris, that's what." -- Isaac Asimov

Product Description

Sidney Harris is America's foremost science cartoonist. He has been praised by luminaries such as Linus Pauling and Isaac Asimov, as well as countless others throughout the world, for his ability to find humour in what is traditionally regarded as a somewhat dry subject. Harris does for science what Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert) does for business: his unique perspective illustrates the scientific and technological environments in such a funny way that everyone can enjoy it. This edition of "Einstein Simplified" has been updated and revised with new cartoons. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press; Second Printing edition (February 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081351410X
• ISBN-13: 978-0813514109
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,566,289 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good laughs, April 6, 2000

By A Customer

This one's hard to write a review on -- you kinda have to see the cartoons yourself, and you'll either laugh or you won't. My bet is if you're even considering buying the book, you'll laugh at 'em. And you'll find at least a few worth passing around or pasting on your office door. They cover the gamut of science and engineering topics.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS Book of Science and Technology Cartoons, September 5, 2002

By	"liquidink" (St. Louis, Missouri) - See all my reviews

I'm not a scientist and don't pretend or intend to be. Nevertheless, I thought this book was hilarious. Harris does for science and technology what Scott Adams (who created the *Dilbert* cartoon) does for the business world. He illustrates the funny sides of the scientific and technological environments in such a simple and funny way that just about everyone can enjoy it.

If you have even the remotest interest in science and/or technology . . . or even if you just think that some of what goes on in those environments can be a little wacky or bizarre at times, then this book will definitely make you laugh out loud.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book, October 12, 2001

By	Nadia (Johns Hopkins) - See all my reviews

this book is for the science enthusiast. i bought the book 3 years ago and i still enjoy leafing through and reading the cartoons. i highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys intelligent humor because you will get a good laugh.