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Reviews: Science

Reviews of science-related books.

Book review: ‘Gone’ by Michael Blencowe

‘Gone’ by Michael Blencowe

A search for what remains of the world’s extinct creatures.

Published 24-Feb-2021
Filed under: Writing Genres: History, Nature & Place, Science Tags: extinction, Michael Blencowe, reviews

Book review: ‘On the Origin of Species’ by Charles Darwin (1st ed., 1859)

‘On the Origin of Species’ by Charles Darwin, 1st edition, title page

…or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.

Published 23-Nov-2020
Filed under: Writing Genres: Science Tags: Charles Darwin, reviews

Book review: ‘Tamed’ by Alice Roberts

‘Tamed’ by Alice Roberts

Ten species that changed our world.

Published 04-Nov-2020
Filed under: Writing Genres: History, Science Tags: Alice Roberts, reviews

Book review: ‘Bully for Brontosaurus’ by Stephen Jay Gould

‘Bully for Brontosaurus’ by Stephen Jay Gould

Reflections in natural history.

Published 22-Oct-2020
Filed under: Writing Genres: Essays, History, Science Tags: Charles Darwin, reviews, Stephen Jay Gould

Book review: ‘Ancestral Journeys’ by Jean Manco

‘Ancestral Journeys’ by Jean Manco

The peopling of Europe from the first venturers to the Vikings.

Published 20-Oct-2020
Filed under: Writing Genres: History, Science Tags: archaeology, Europe, history, prehistory, reviews

Book review: ‘The Adventures of Sir Thomas Browne in the 21st Century’ by Hugh Aldersey-Williams

‘The Adventures of Sir Thomas Browne in the 21st Century’ by Hugh Aldersey-Williams

Looking at the world through the eyes of a 17th-century polymath.

Published 19-Oct-2020
Filed under: Writing Genres: People, Science Tags: reviews, Stephen Jay Gould, Thomas Browne, W.G. Sebald

Book review: ‘Arctic Dreams’ by Barry Lopez

‘Arctic Dreams’ by Barry Lopez

Deservedly seen as a classic.

Published 14-Oct-2020
Filed under: Writing Genres: Nature & Place, Science Tags: Barry Lopez, reviews

Book review: ‘Sexual Selection’ by Marlene Zuk & Leigh W. Simmons

‘Sexual Selection’ by Zuk & Simmons

A very short introduction.

Published 20-Mar-2020
Filed under: Writing Genres: Science Tags: evolution, reviews, …a very short introduction (book series)

Book review: ‘The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex’ by Charles Darwin

‘The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex’ by Charles Darwin

Darwin finally sets out to enlighten us on our origins.

Published 09-Feb-2020
Filed under: Writing Genres: Science Tags: Charles Darwin, evolution, reviews

Book review: ‘The Laws of Thermodynamics’ by Peter Atkins

‘The Laws of Thermodynamics’ by Peter Atkins

A very short introduction.

Published 22-Dec-2019
Filed under: Writing Genres: Science Tags: reviews, thermodynamics, …a very short introduction (book series)

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