To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before: A Joyous Journey Through All of Science
Author: O'Neill, Luke
ISBN: 9780241542422
Publisher: Penguin UK
Year First Published: 2024
Pages: 368
Dimensions: 241mm x 162mm x 34mm
Format: Hardback
Description:
A spellbinding and often hilarious history of (almost) the entirety of science from world-renowned immunologist Luke O'Neill
Scientists have been participants in the best reality show of all time, with all the highs, lows, bust-ups, and strange personalities of any show on telly today. This hugely accessible history of science reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries.
For example, we meet Charles Darwin as he weighs up the pros and cons of marrying his cousin- 'constant companion' vs 'less money for books'. Tough call.
To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before covers everything from space travel and evolution to alchemy and AI. Written by one of our leading scientists, this is an insider's account that celebrates the joy of science. It is filled with all the juicy bits that other histories leave out.
ISBN: 9780241542422
Publisher: Penguin UK
Year First Published: 2024
Pages: 368
Dimensions: 241mm x 162mm x 34mm
Format: Hardback
Description:
A spellbinding and often hilarious history of (almost) the entirety of science from world-renowned immunologist Luke O'Neill
*The Irish Times Top 10 Bestseller*
Scientists have been participants in the best reality show of all time, with all the highs, lows, bust-ups, and strange personalities of any show on telly today. This hugely accessible history of science reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries.
For example, we meet Charles Darwin as he weighs up the pros and cons of marrying his cousin- 'constant companion' vs 'less money for books'. Tough call.
To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before covers everything from space travel and evolution to alchemy and AI. Written by one of our leading scientists, this is an insider's account that celebrates the joy of science. It is filled with all the juicy bits that other histories leave out.
