THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Richard Dawkins author of The Selfish Gene The Blind Watchmaker and The God Delusion is one of science s greatest communicators This anthology of more than forty pieces is a kaleidoscopic argument for the power and the glory of science Breathtaking brilliant and passionate these essays journalism lectures and letters make an unanswerable case for the wonder of scientific discovery and its power to stir the imagination for the practical necessity of scientific endeavour to society and for the importance of the scientific way of thinking particularly in today s post truth world With an introduction and new commentary by the author subjects range from evolution and Darwinian natural selection to the role of scientist as prophet whether science is itself a religion the probability of alien life in other worlds and the beauties cruelties and oddities of earthly life in this one Alongside the explications the celebrations and the controversies are wonderfully funny ventures into satire and parody and moving personal reflections in memory and honour of others Science in the Soul is a sparkling showcase for Professor Dawkins rapier wit the clarity precision and vigour he brings to an argument the beauty of his pro
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Editorial: Transworld Publishers
ISBN: 9781784162016
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 448
Encuadernación: Tapa blanda
Fecha de lanzamiento: 31/05/2018
Año de edición: 2018
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Escrito por Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins es catedrático de Conocimiento Público de la Ciencia de la Universidad de Oxford. Entre sus obras destacan El cuento de los antepasados, El gen egoísta, El relojero ciego, Escalando el Monte Improbable, Destejiendo el arco iris y El capellán del diablo.