About this title: These iconoclastic and witty essays are about what happens when scientists jump on band-wagons. Tony Rothman applies creative skepticism to contemporary fashions in science, including the "standard model" Big Bang theory, geodesic domes, the concept of nuclear winter, and sociological applications of the second law of thermodynamics. "Rothman proves himself an excellent communicator.... I am grateful to him for he has enlarged my vision, increased my understanding, and made me more aware of the beauty of the patterns and connections of all the world."--Dick Kovan, New Scientist "These six ...
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780691025216ISBN:0691025215
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Very good clean flat paperback with only very light overall wear. pages clean and unmarked. very nice copy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Rothman, Tony., Princeton University Press, 1989, c1989, 1st Edition, cloth (hard cover), fine with near fine dj, 207 pp with notes & index, B&W illus., 8vo, ISBN: 069108484X, "These iconoclastic and witty essays are about what happens when scientists jump on bandwagons..." read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr
Date Published: 1989-04
ISBN-13:9780691084848ISBN:069108484X
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Almost like new. Appears unread or lightly read. Clean text. Tight binding. Dust jacket is like new. All items bubblewrapped. Ships daily with free tracking included. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780691025216ISBN:0691025215
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. Oversized softcover trade paperback, Near Fine Condition (Almost like new! ), 207 pages, (L2). read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780691084848ISBN:069108484X
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very good in very good dust jacket. Price clipped. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 207 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780691084848ISBN:069108484X
Description: Illustrated. Very Good Condition. Good Dustjacket. 5x8 Inches. This collection of essays focuses on the consequences of scientists being too eager to be a part of a popular movement. This illustrated hardcover book from 1989 is in Very Good Condition with a Good Dustjacket. read more
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