This anthology presents the reader with a fascinating view of the whimsical side of science. A unique and historical collection of humorous stories, anecdotes, verse and cartoons touching every science has been meticulously compiled by the author from worldwide sources. In addition to hours of amusement, this book will provide the reader with glimpses of the intensely human ambitions, frustrations, and elations of scientists as well as the changing attitudes within their sciences. The text is well illustrated and can be read from cover to cover with pleasure or sampled at leisure.
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Personalities. Academic life. Classroom foibles and follies. Bureaucracy. Research. Interdisciplinary strivings. Mystery, magic and medicine. Conferences, reports. Confusion, frustration. Warnings. Parody. Spoof. Food and environmental concerns. Looking back. For further reading. Index.
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR002488138
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Da: BookResQ., West Valley City, UT, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Good. Ex-library book with typical stickers and stampings. Priority Mail is available on this item. No international shipping. Codice articolo A110426ahmug1746940
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Da: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:9780750302111. Codice articolo 4838834
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Da: Martin Preuß / Akademische Buchhandlung Woetzel, Kerzenheim, Germania
32. Condizione: Wie neu. 1992. 460 S., Illus., 24 x 16 cm, gebunden This anthology of humorous snippets presents the reader a fascinating view of the whimsical side of science which, it is hoped, will fascinate, intrigue and lead to many a titter, snigger and guffaw. It also provides the reader with glimpses ofthe inten Sprache: Deutsch. Codice articolo 16323
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Da: PEMBERLEY NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS BA, ABA, Iver, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. xii, 452, b+w illus. . HB. Vg in d/w. Contains a selection of humorous and irreverent science quotes and stories. [9780750302111]. Codice articolo S35471
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Da: Anytime Books, London, Regno Unito
Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Some illuminating yarns. pp452. DW has shelfwear, now in archival sleeve. Codice articolo 008487
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