The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing

About “The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing”

The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a collection of nearly 100 pieces selected by Richard Dawkins. It includes essays on topics such as "The Discovery of Lucy" and "The Terror and Vastness of the Universe." The book features writings from notable scientists and science writers, including Stephen Pinker, Stephen Jay Gould, Martin Gardner, Albert Einstein, and Julian Huxley. It contains excerpts from works like Godel, Escher, Bach, Life Itself, and The Sea Around Us. The collection also includes classic essays such as "On Being the Right Size" and "The Tragedy of the Commons," as well as lesser-known pieces like "Seven Wonders of Science" and "War and Physicists." The book is recommended for science enthusiasts and highlights the beauty and excitement of scientific thought. It was named an Editor's Pick by New Scientist in 2008.