Of matters great and small

About “Of matters great and small”

This is a collection of seventeen scientific essays written by Isaac Asimov. The essays were originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, and this book is the eleventh in a series that compiles such writings. The essays cover a range of scientific topics and are arranged chronologically according to their original publication dates, from August 1973 to November 1974. Each piece explores different aspects of science, often with a focus on astronomy, physics, and biology. The collection includes well-known titles such as "The Inevitability of Life" and "As Easy as Two Plus Three," and it reflects Asimov's ability to explain complex scientific ideas in an accessible manner.