The Nova Reader: Science at the Turn of the MillenniumSandra Hackman The Nova Reader discusses recent discoveries and possible future directions in particularly active fields of scientific research. Contributors include Wall Street Journal reporters Michael Waldholtz (genetics) and G. Pascal Zachary (computer science), as well as science writers Willian Scheller (environmental science), Richard Maurer (space exploration), and Beth Hornung (neuroscience). In addition, distinguished scientists have contributed thoughts in their areas of expertise.This elegant reader, published on the silver anniversary of the television series, commemorates twenty-five years of cutting-edge science as reported by NOVA. |
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