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Books Do Furnish a Life

Reading and Writing Science

by Richard Dawkins · 2021 · 464 pages

About This Book

A collection of Richard Dawkins' forewords, afterwords, and introductions to scientific works by leading thinkers like Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson. The book celebrates the art of science writing and the clear communication of complex ideas. It explores the intersection of rational thought, literature, and the beauty of the natural world through essays and dialogues.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophyScience & Technology

Topics

CommunicationConsciousnessCritical ThinkingDecision MakingStorytelling

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Book Details

Published

2021

Pages

464

Language

en

ISBN

9781787633681

Awards & Recognition

Spectator Best Book of 2021

Audiobook Available

15h 48m
Narrated by Richard Dawkins

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