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Nice! Love that The Book of Barely Imagined Beings, looks very interesting!
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And another NPR science book list:
http://sciencefriday.com/segment/12/...-for-2013.html |
12-27-2013, 09:06 AM | #364 | |
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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything
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And don't forget Michio Kaku has a new one due out in late Feb. It's THE FUTURE OF THE MIND. His web site describes the book as "The scientific quest to understand, enhance, and empower the mind.”
I've enjoyed every one of his books am looking forward to this one. Last edited by MickeyC; 01-06-2014 at 07:31 AM. |
01-01-2014, 05:43 PM | #366 |
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Spent the day reading E. O. Wilson's - Letters to a Young Scientist
http://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-.../dp/0871403773 4/5 stars -- excellent overview and insight into a career as a scientist. He explores the preparation, advancement and on-going career based on his own (extraordinary) experience from a boy collecting insects to one of the most respected entomologists in the world. A short easy read. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in science. Last edited by kennyc; 01-01-2014 at 05:53 PM. |
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I'll take a look Soldim. Thanks!
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01-06-2014, 02:05 PM | #369 |
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Saving Normal
Allen Frances: Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life
Just started reading this weekend and it is a fascinating tale about the boundaries of scientific/medical research and the substantial implications it can have on our lives. Frances is somewhat preaching a lot - but I guess a desperate situation justifies strong language. |
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Yes there are some significant issues with the way the DSM-5 was developed that need to be examined/exposed....I know nothing about this particular book but hopefully it can help get the word out.
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What made the book enticing to me is that Allen Frances is a retired Prof of psychology. This gives the book quite some depth and credibility. And he is seriously ranting ...
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A history of drinking water
Just given up on
James Salzman: Drinking Water: A History Can not say anything negative about it, but also not much positive. Most of the content was nothing new for me and the writing style was not reeling me in. He did quite some extensive research, but there is not much depth to his stories - at least not for somebody working in this domain. |
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Your brain at work
Daniel Kahneman: Thinking, Fast and Slow
My parallel read to 'Saving normal'. Highly recommended. Explores the strength of weaknesses of your intuition and your cognitive brain. Lot's to learn, e.g. how to brainwash people (repeating phrases makes them familiar and therefore more trusted....), or why people with easy names are more trusted.... |
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Scientific American has released Climate Change and Extreme Weather; a compilation of some of their most relevant articles on the subject. You can buy it here for just $3.99.
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