A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st Jan '91
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Science affects us all-in the words of Albert Einstein, "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking." It is therefore fascinating to discover the thoughts of scientists, philosophers, humanists, poets, theologians, politicians, and other miscellaneous mortals on this most important of subjects.
A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations is a personal selection of scientific quotations by Professor Alan L Mackay that includes graffiti, lines of song, proverbs, and poetry. Whether you believe that "All problems are finally scientific problems" (George Bernard Shaw) or that "Imagination is more important than knowledge" (Einstein), it is without doubt that "It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations" (Churchill). You will be charmed and delighted by this collection and remember, "'Why,'" said the Dodo, "'the best way to explain it is to do it'" (Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll).
…A witty and stimulating bed-side book.
—Contemporary Physics
I would also thoroughly recommend the book as simply a good read for anyone … No scientist's bookshelf should be without one.
—The Journal of the IPSM and HPA-SCOPE
Irresistible.
—New Scientist
Very brilliant, pleasing to the [reader] … connoisseurs will find satisfaction, but in such a way that even non-connoisseurs must feel content without knowing why.
—Scientometrics
ISBN: 9780750301060
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 476g
312 pages