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Loading... Radar, Hula Hoops, and Playful Pigs: 62 Digestible Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life (edition 2001)by Joseph A. Schwarcz
Work InformationRadar, Hula Hoops, and Playful Pigs: 67 Digestible Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life by Joe Schwarcz
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book is a good and easy read. Schwartz clearly knows his science. The overall point he makes about science being a process of uncovering new incremental discoveries is a great idea which cannot be emphasized enough. What left me wanting more, though, was that he rarely described the evidence science has to back up its claims. In an effort to reach the general public, he leaves out the details that makes science what it is: a continual quest for knowledge of how the universe works. I wanted less scientific facts and more description of how we know what we know. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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Joe Schwarcz really does tell it like it is in 67 short, entertaining, and informative pieces about chemistry in everyday life. He gives us the latest about homeopathy and alternative medicine. He explores the science behind Alice's strange adventures in Wonderland, Rumpole's deadly cheese souffle, and Casanova's experiments with Spanish Fly'; he investigates the nefarious chemistry of the KGB, the colours of urine, and the mysteries of baldness. Even Houdini makes a magical appearance. Finally, discover the amazing links between radar, hula hoops, and playful pigs!' No library descriptions found. |
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