Science with a Smile

Science with a Smile

by RobertL.Weber (Editor)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 524
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
Published: 01 Jan 1992

ISBN 10: 0750302119
ISBN 13: 9780750302111

Media Reviews
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