Random Walk Science by Weber Robert (48 results)

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1973 1st edition, Very Good/Very Good DJ in Mylar, dustjacket has 4 one-inch tears at top edges, tiny nick at top edge, light edgewear, in new Mylar, clean white text- no markings found, not a remainder, scratches on rear board & DJ.

Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and sun fading.

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Very Good condition without a dust jacket. The covers are in great shape. The binding is square and tight. Small abrasion to the front flyleaf. There are two impressed seals and a red hand stamp on the title page. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. Stiff unmarked book in red boards with bright gilt decoration; dusty top edge; in dust jacket with light shelfwear; 9.0 X 6.3 X 0.8 inches.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket.

hardcover. Condition: As New.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xvii, 206 p. : plates, ill. ; 24 cm. Summary; This anthology provides an insight into the wit and intellect of the scientific mind through a blend of amusing and serious contributions written by and about scientists. The contributions record changing attitudes within science and mirror the interactions of science with society. Subjects; Science. Quotations. Physics ; Humour. Science / General. Science - Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc. 2 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xvii, 206 p. : plates, ill. ; 24 cm. Summary; This anthology provides an insight into the wit and intellect of the scientific mind through a blend of amusing and serious contributions written by and about scientists. The contributions record changing attitudes within science and mirror the interactions of science with society. Subjects; Science. Quotations. Physics ; Humour. Science / General. Science - Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc. 2 Kg.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A sharp, witty anthology, A Random Walk in Science edited by R. L. Weber gathers the funniest, strangest, and most revealing moments from the world of scientific discovery. This compact volume blends anecdotes, accidental breakthroughs, academic satire, and genuine insight into how scientists think and work. Ideal for readers who enjoy the lighter side of physics, chemistry, and mathematics, it offers a charming window into the human stories behind great ideas. A perfect gift for science enthusiasts, students, or collectors of classic scientific humour.…

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Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Hardback prev owners name inside slightly sunned d/j spine A Random Walk in Science an Anthology.Includes Illustrations. Diagrams. Book overview: This anthology provides an insight into the wit and intellect of the scientific mind through a blend of amusing and serious contributions written by and about scientists. The contributions record changing attitudes within science and mirror the interactions of science with society. Editorial Review-Kirkus Reviews Copyright (c) VNU Business Media, Inc. An anthology of articles on the foibles of science--pure and applied--and the follies of scientists, written mostly by themselves (heavy on the physicists). Most of the pieces have been gathered from publications such as the American Journal of Physics, but there are excerpts from Aristophanes, Swift, Goethe and Carroll. Many demonstrate a pungent capacity for self-parody, as in ""The High.More Energy Physics Coloring Book"" or ""The Uses of Fallacy"" (""in reductio ad nauseum the lecturer's aim is to get everyone in the class asleep and not taking notes""). Occasionally, the jokes are lead balloons (""'What is v? ' 'Planck's constant. ' 'And h? ' 'The length of the plank'""), and one sometimes gets the impression that scientists are patting each other on the back for having a sense of humor. A few of the pieces make serious points about the practices of researchers. An engaging ""play of intellectual high spirits, or high intellectual spirits. A Random Walk in Science: An Anthology Compiled by the Late R L Weber (1913-1997) (illustrator).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. pp. 138.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 138.

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new edition edition. 138 pages. 9.50x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.