The Secret Anarchy of Science: Free Radicals
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The Secret Anarchy of Science: Free Radicals by Michael Brooks
For more than a century, science has cultivated a sober public image for itself. This exploration of some of the greatest breakthroughs in science reveals the extreme lengths some scientists go to in order to make their theories public. To succeed, knowledge must be pursued by any means: in science, anything goes.
Brooks' take on science is not just ingenious, it's also hilarious -- George Lamb
Entertaining.. engagingly written ...a worthwhile read for budding explorers of new worlds * Independent *
Brooks is an exemplary science writer -- William Leith * Daily Telegraph *
Tightly plotted tales of rebellion, drug use and Machiavellian intrigue in the pursuit of enlightenment * We Love This Book *
A salutary reminder that scientists are as human and fallible as anyone else -- Steve Jones * Daily Telegraph *
Fun to read. Brooks ... capers through the exploits of scores of brilliant and often ruthless rogues - some living, many long dead - who have won Nobel prizes or otherwise pushed science forward. Some of its biggest names turn out to be the dirtiest players * Financial Times *
Fascinating reading ... his wide reading and fluent, engaging style lends a punchiness to his arguments * Financial Times *
An exuberant tour through the world of scientists behaving badly * New York Times *
A wake-up call to those who impose stultifying 'management' strategies on academics ... excellent stuff * THES *
Entertaining.. engagingly written ...a worthwhile read for budding explorers of new worlds * Independent *
Brooks is an exemplary science writer -- William Leith * Daily Telegraph *
Tightly plotted tales of rebellion, drug use and Machiavellian intrigue in the pursuit of enlightenment * We Love This Book *
A salutary reminder that scientists are as human and fallible as anyone else -- Steve Jones * Daily Telegraph *
Fun to read. Brooks ... capers through the exploits of scores of brilliant and often ruthless rogues - some living, many long dead - who have won Nobel prizes or otherwise pushed science forward. Some of its biggest names turn out to be the dirtiest players * Financial Times *
Fascinating reading ... his wide reading and fluent, engaging style lends a punchiness to his arguments * Financial Times *
An exuberant tour through the world of scientists behaving badly * New York Times *
A wake-up call to those who impose stultifying 'management' strategies on academics ... excellent stuff * THES *
Michael Brooks is the author of the bestselling non-fiction title 13 Things That Don't Make Sense [9781861976475]. He holds a PhD in quantum physics, is a consultant at New Scientist and writes a weekly column for the New Statesman
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846684067 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846684064 |
| Title | The Secret Anarchy of Science: Free Radicals |
| Author | Michael Brooks |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-06-07 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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