About “The solar system and back”
This book is a collection of science essays written for the general reader, originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction between 1959 and 1969. The essays cover a range of scientific topics, from physics and chemistry to biology and space exploration. Each piece is written in an accessible style, making complex ideas understandable to non-specialists. The titles include "Nothing," "The First Metal," "The Seventh Planet," and "The Incredible Shrinking People," reflecting the diverse subjects explored. The collection offers a glimpse into scientific thought during the late 1950s and 1960s, presented through the lens of a skilled science communicator.
Book details
- First published
- 1970
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