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The origin of life. The beginning and end of the universe. The workings of the brain. These are the big questions, the ones scientists and nonscientists alike love to ponder and that give deeper meaning to our quest for knowledge. John Maddox, former longtime editor of Nature, has endeavored to outline our progress, and, more importantly, our goals in these and other fields of study.
The origin of life. The beginning and end of the universe. The workings of the brain. These are the big questions, the ones scientists and nonscientists alike love to ponder and that give deeper meaning to our quest for knowledge. John Maddox, former longtime editor of Nature, has endeavored to outline our progress, and, more importantly, our goals in these and other fields of study.
What Remains to Be Discovered details the past, present, and possible future of science in three sections: "Matter," "Life," and "Our World." The author's broad, multidisciplinary grasp of science is apparent as he guides us effortlessly through the work of scientists from ancient times to the present. Having first shown us an up-to-date map of scientific knowledge, he then emphasizes the large blank spaces still remaining and suggests where explorers might best continue their efforts.
From natural selection to the luminiferous ether, each question answered has provoked many, often more difficult, challenges for a new generation of researchers. Maddox hints at what our future textbooks will say, but is also careful to remind us that the history of science is full of surprises. We'll do well to remember that as we enter the 21st century. --Rob Lightner
From Publishers Weekly
As the editor of Nature, one of the world's premiere scientific journals, for nearly a quarter century, Maddox (Beyond the Energy Crisis, etc.) is uniquely positioned to reflect on the nature of science, both its successes and its challenges. He does so exceedingly well here. Reaching back to the dawn of civilization, Maddox provides an insightful view into the history and philosophy of science. By focusing on some of the "big" fields of science?cosmology, quantum mechanics, cell biology, genetics, evolution and neuroscience, for example?he has crafted a primer worthy of study. But this is not an introduction for the uninitiated. Maddox, assuming his readers are conversant with basic scientific thinking, wastes no time on first principles. The most futuristic chapter, which deals with possible calamities that might befall the human race, is also the most accessible. In it, Maddox discusses the threats arising from emerging diseases, global warming, asteroid impact and the possible instability of the human genome. Throughout this admirable if sometimes difficult work, Maddox evinces wisdom won over a lifetime, arguing articulately about the complementarity of pure and applied research while recognizing that many of our most pressing problems must incorporate a political as well as a technical dimension. BOMC and QPB alternates; author tour.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- On the Origin of Species (Penguin Classics) by Charles Darwin on 5 pages
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- Natural Selection (Phoenix 60p paperbacks) by Charles Darwin on page 126, and page 235
- The Descent of Man (Great Minds Series) by Charles Darwin on page 236, and page 295
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- Science and Sensibility: The Elegant Logic of the Universe by Keith J. Laidler on page 168, and Back Matter
- William James's "Springs of Delight": The Return to Life (The Vanderbilt Library of American Philosophy) by Phil Oliver in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- A Scientific Theology: Nature by Alister E. McGrath on page 47
- Product Creation: The Heart of the Enterprise from Engineering to E-Commerce by Philip H. Francis in Back Matter
- Defending Science-Within Reason: Between Scientism and Cynicism by Susan Haack in Back Matter
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