Seeing Further: Ideas, Endeavours, Discoveries and Disputes — The Story of Science Through 350 Years of the Royal Society by Rebecca Goldstein, Gregory Benford, Ian Stewart, Georgina Ferrey, Oliver Morton, Margaret Wertheim, Maggie Gee, Henry Petroski, John D. Barrow, Bill Bryson, Steve Jones, Richard Fortey, Martin J. Rees, Neal Stephenson, Philip Ball, Richard Dawkins, Simon Schaffer, Paul Davies, Margaret Atwood, Stephen H. Schneider, James Gleick, Richard Holmes

490 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction essays history science informative lighthearted slow-paced
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This book is a perfect fit for curious and enthusiastic readers who appreciate the intersection of science, history, and philosophy, and are eager to explore the fascinating stories and achievements of the Royal Society's 350-year journey of discovery and innovation.

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Edited and introduced by Bill Bryson, and with contributions from Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, David Attenborough, Martin Rees and Richard Fortey amongst others, this is a remarkable volume celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Royal Socie...

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