Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery, and the Genius of the Royal Soc

Description: Product Details Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery, and the Genius of the Royal Society by Bill Bryson ISBN: 0061999776 EAN: 9780061999772 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Edition: Year, Paperback Pages: 512 Product Dimensions: 6.78 x 8.98 x 1.12 Language: English BOOK OVERVIEW "Bill Bryson is as amusing as ever. ... As a celebration of 350 years of modern science, Seeing Further is a worthy tribute." -The Economist Join Bill Bryson on an unforgettable exploration of scientific genius, discovery, and invention. Edited and introduced by Bryson, with original contributions from "a glittering array of scientific writing talent" (Sunday Observer) including Margaret Atwood, Richard Dawkins, and Neal Stephenson, Seeing Further tells the spectacular story of modern science through the lens of the international Royal Society, founded on a damp November night in London in 1660. Isaac Newton, John Locke, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking-all have been fellows. Its members have split the atom, discovered the double helix and the electron, and give us the computer and the World Wide Web. Gorgeously illustrated with photographs, documents, and treasures from the Society's exclusive archives, Seeing Further is an unprecedented celebration of the power of ideas. Featuring contributions from more than twenty of the world's greatest scientific-and science-fiction-thinkers, including: Richard Dawkins (The Selfish Gene; The God Delusion), James Gleick (The Information), Neal Stephenson (Cryptonomicon), Richard Holmes (The Age of Wonder), Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale), and Martin Rees (former President of the Royal Society). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bill Bryson's bestselling books include One Summer, A Short History of Nearly Everything, At Home, A Walk in the Woods, Neither Here nor There, Made in America, and The Mother Tongue. He lives in England with his wife. Hometown: Hanover, New Hampshire Date of Birth: 1951 Place of Birth: Des Moines, Iowa Education: B.A., Drake University, 1977 Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Pages can include inscriptions or dedications from the previous owners; some "but not all books" may show developing signs of foxing due to age and or quality of paper used or made. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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