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To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before
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To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before

Luke O'Neill
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A hugely accessible history of science that reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries

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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
6 August 2024
Pages
368
ISBN
9780241994122

A hugely accessible history of science that reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries

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.

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
6 August 2024
Pages
368
ISBN
9780241994122

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