The Relativity of Wrong. Essays on Science by Isaac Asimov. [1988] first edition; Doubleday; very good to near fine jacketed hardcover. A remarkably clean and crisp copy with clean boards and sharp corners; generally appears unread. Very small remainder dots and small old price label at top right of flyleaf. Jacket is near fine; glossy and sharp. Gift-worthy.

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Title

The Relativity of Wrong - Essays on Science (1st Edition)

Publisher

Doubleday

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0385244738

ISBN 13

9780385244732

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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In this collection of seventeen essays, the author ruminates on the moon's effect on human behavior, the makeup of the Milky Way, interstellar travel, and right and wrong absolutes in scientific theory

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This volume from the vastly prolific Asimov is a collection of his nonfiction monthly essays in the 1986-87 issues of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction , for which he has been writing since 1958. Except for the title piece, which deals with the degree of correctness of modern science in general, all the chapters are on chemical or astronomical subjects such as carbon-14 or the size of Pluto. Several selections have been updated where very recent scientific developments have made it necessary. As usual, Asimov writes with enthusiasm and a distinctive skill for explaining fairly abstruse topics to lay readers without making major errors of oversimplification. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries. Jack W. Weigel, Univ. of Michigan Lib., Ann Arbor
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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