Frontiers 03 - Softcover

Radford, Tim. (editor).

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843540177 ISBN 13: 9781843540175

Publisher: Atlantic Books, 2003

Synopsis

Frontiers 03 is Britain's only science yearbook aimed at general readers. In 20 original essays - all previously unpublished - leading scientists write on the state of their art. They explain the major developments that took place in 2002 and anticipate breakthroughs that we may see in 2003, covering topics as diverse as space travel, terrorism, cloning and 100 years of the aeroplane. It is essential reading. Includes: Paul Davies on cosmology Keith Devlin on mathematics and warfare Henry Gee on the old man of Chad Jonathan Glancey on aviation and the 100th anniversary of the first flight David Hambling on non-lethal weapons Arlene Klotzko on stem cells Duncan Steel on the landing on Mars Ben Wisner on the Earth Summit Lewis Wolpert on depression 'Frontiersis a unique book - fascinating reading for anyone who wants to understand where the cutting-edge of science is to be found.' SIR MARTIN REES, Astronomer Royal 'However foolish humans continue to be, they are still capable of wonderful and admirable adventures. This very valuable book will revive your spirits at the same time as it opens up many interesting vistas for you.' THEODORE ZELDIN, Author of An Intimate History of Humanity 'In just 125 pages, Frontiers manages everything from cosmology to matriarchy... ... the terrain covered is impressive. Frontiers 01 leaves no doubt that science is changing at break-neck pace' Times Higher

About this title

Synopsis:

As innovations in science and technology increasingly dominate the headlines, this accessible book tells us what the breakthroughs were in 2002, where we are now in certain disciplines and what 2003 may hold. In a series of original essays, leading science writers write on subjects as diverse as space travel, human cloning, medicine and palaeontology.

About the Author:

Tim Radford is the Guardian's science editor.

About this edition

• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1843540177
• ISBN 13: 9781843540175
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128