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4. Reading the Greats.

Author

Ramalingam, Chitra

Subjects
*SCIENTIFIC discoveries, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Discoveries: Great Breakthroughs in 20th-Century Science, Including the Original Papers," by Alan Lightman.

Published
2006
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5. Bitesize breakthroughs.

Author

Farmelo, Graham

Subjects
*SCIENCE, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Discoveries: Great Breakthroughs in 20th Century Science Including the Original Papers," by Alan Lightman.

Published
2005
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7. The Discoveries: Great Breakthroughs in 20th Century Science.

Author

Seaman, Donna

Subjects
DISCOVERIES: Great Breakthroughs in 20th-Century Science, Including the Original Papers, The (Book), LIGHTMAN, Alan P., 1948-
Abstract

Reviews the book “The Discoveries: Great Breakthroughs in 20th Century Science,” by Alan Lightman.

Published
2005

9. Alan Lightman.

Subjects
*AUTHORS, *PHYSICISTS
Abstract

This article presents an interview with writer and physicist Alan Lightman, author of "The Discoveries: Great Breakthroughs in 20th Century Science." Lightman has also written "Einstein's Dreams" and "Reunion." Lightman comments on the exhilaration at making breakthrough discoveries, though most science is rigorous and routine. He believes that certain breakthroughs are cultural landmarks, and its important to know about them because those breakthroughs influence science.

Published
2005