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Sun in a Bottle:

The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking (Google eBook)
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Penguin, Oct 30, 2008 - Science - 304 pages
With his knack for translating science into understandable, anecdotal prose and his trademark dry humor, award-winning science writer Charles Seife presents the first narrative account of the history of fusion for general readers in more than a decade. Tracing the story from its beginning into the twenty-first century, Sun in a Bottle reveals fusion?s explosive role in some of the biggest scientific scandals of all time. Throughout this journey, he introduces us to the daring geniuses, villains, and victims of fusion science. With the giant international fusion project ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) now under construction, it?s clear that the science of wishful thinking is as strong as ever. This book is our key to understanding why.


  

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Review: Sun in a Bottle: The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking

User Review  - Bridget - Goodreads

Despite a few points where the theory of evolution is 'vilified', I enjoyed this book very much. It gives a clear, even-handed view of the history and basic science of nuclear fusion. You do have to ... Read full review

Review: Sun in a Bottle: The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking

User Review  - Chris Rock - Goodreads

A surprisingly accessible book, considering the subject. You still need to be interested in science and familiar with the basics to enjoy it, but if you are, it's very interesting. I especially liked ... Read full review

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Contents

THE SWORD OF MICHAEL
THE VALLEY OF IRON
KINKS INSTABILITIES AND BALONEY BOMBS
HEAT AND LIGHT
THE COLD SHOULDER
SECRETS
NOTHING LIKE THE SUN
THE SCIENCE OF WISHFUL THINKING
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Charles Seife is the author of Decoding the Universe, Alpha & Omega, and Zero, which won the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for first nonfiction book and was named a New York Times Notable Book. An associate professor of journalism at New York University, he has written for Science magazine, New Scientist, Scientific American, The Economist, Wired, The Sciences and many other publications. He lives in New York City.

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