Luminous Fish: Tales of Science and Love (Sciencewriters)

Margulis, Lynn

ISBN 10: 1933392339 / ISBN 13: 9781933392332

Published by Chelsea Green Publishing (edition First Edition), 2007

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 1933392339-11-1-29

Synopsis:

This collection of linked stories by internationally renowned evolutionist Lynn Margulis reveals science from the inside--its thrills, disappointments, and triumphs. A largely fictional account, it draws on her decades of experience to portray the poor judgment, exhaustion, and life-threatening dedication of real scientists--their emotional preoccupations, sexual distractions, and passions for research. The esoteric, demanding, sometimes exhilarating world of science emerges from the shadows of its passive narrative into the sunlight of the personal voice of those who attempt to wrench secrets directly from nature. All of us who struggle to balance family, professional, and social commitments with intellectual quest will be intrigued by the humanity of these tales.

From the Inside Flap:

Renowned evolutionary biologist Lynn Margulis exposes the passions of scientists (sexual and otherwise) in four provocative stories plus an intriguing real-life encounter with J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Luminous Fish: Tales of Science and Love (...
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: First Edition.