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The Best American Science Writing 2012

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Best American Science Writing 2012
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michio Kaku
By (author) Jesse Cohen
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 135
Category/GenrePopular science
ISBN/Barcode 9780062117915
ClassificationsDewey:509.73
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint ECCO Press
Publication Date 1 October 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

The Best American Science Writing 2012 is yet another endlessly fascinating and mind-expanding installment of the popular science series that Kirkus Reviews calls, "Superb brain candy." Edited by renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Michio Kaku, co-founder of string field theory, this collection contains the most engaging and provocative science writing of the year-gathering in one volume enthralling and eye-opening essays about the latest developments in biochemistry, physics, astronomy, genetics, evolutionary theory, cognition, and more.

Author Biography

Dr. Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist and the cofounder of string field theory (a branch of string theory), and he continues Einstein"s search to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into one unified theory. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his most recent work, Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100.