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I'm just curious about this, and have for a while been interested in a good non-fiction about about science that I could read. Thanks.
I didn't know this was a non-fiction book!mpresic3 said:I think the book that I enjoyed the most when I read it (I was in the ninth grade at the time) was the Andromeda Strain, by Michael Crichton, I started to read it recently (in Italian), and I still like it. Incredibly this almost seems to be current events, with COVID-19 widespread
DrClaude said:I didn't know this was a non-fiction book!
mpresic3 said:Incredibly this almost seems to be current events, with COVID-19 widespread
I think it almost qualifies, at least as a fictional account of a real situation. Just don't stare at the flashing light...DrClaude said:I didn't know this was a non-fiction book!
Interesting. I'll check it out on your recommendation...Buzz Bloom said:My candidate for "best" is:
The Spell of the Sensuous (1996) by David Abram.
The variational principles of mechanics are firmly rooted in the soil of that great century of Liberalism which starts with Descartes and ends with the French Revolution and which has witnessed the lives of Leibniz, Spinoza, Goethe, and Johann Sebastian Bach. It is the only period of cosmic thinking in the entire history of Europe since the time of Greeks. If the author has succeeded in conveying an inking of that cosmic spirit, his effort will be amply rewarded.
The best science non-fiction books are typically well-researched, engaging, and thought-provoking. They present complex scientific concepts in a way that is accessible to the general reader and leave a lasting impact on the reader's understanding of the subject.
One great science non-fiction book for beginners is "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson. It covers a wide range of scientific topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand manner.
Yes, there are many science non-fiction books that have had a significant impact on the scientific community. Some examples include "The Selfish Gene" by Richard Dawkins, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" by Thomas Kuhn, and "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin.
Absolutely. Science non-fiction books should be based on solid research and present accurate information. It is important for authors to fact-check their work and provide credible sources for their claims.
Yes, many science non-fiction books strike a balance between being informative and entertaining. They use engaging storytelling techniques to present complex scientific concepts in an engaging and enjoyable way.