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Big Science (Paperback)

by Nick Downes (Author)

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Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: AAAS Press (August 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0871685027
ISBN-13: 978-0871685025
Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,544,323 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Shifting Contexts: Transformations in Anthropological Knowledge (The Uses of Knowledge) by M. Strathern on page 35, and page 54
Whatever Happened to "Eureka"?: Cartoons on Science by Nick Downes in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly funny with a real insight into today's science, May 1, 1999

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My wife and I think both of Nick's Downes' books are terrific. His insight and ability to capture the essence and the humor a broad range of scientific activities are remarkable. We've loaned our copies to several friends and relatives who enjoyed both books immensely. After reading Nick's books, an eminent retired scientist from the National Institutes of Health was heard to say "These two cartoon books are fantastically good! He's a VERY talented fellow, that Nick Downes. Many thanks, the guy is a real talent". Regardless of your background in the sciences, you'll love these books. if you haven't read them yet, now's the time.

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