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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

10. Minds & Particles: A Detective Story.

Author

CROWLEY, ALEX

Subjects
MIND & body in literature, CONSCIOUSNESS in literature
Abstract

The article discusses the themes of minds and the origins of human consciousness in literary works as of June 2013, and it also provides a top 10 list of science books which includes "The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew" by Alan Lightman. Several other books are addressed, including "The Dynamics of Disaster" by Susan W. Kieffer, "A Case for Climate Engineering" by David Keith, and "Animal Behavior: A Beginner's Guide" by John Byers.

Published
2013

11. 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

13. Thematic Approaches to the Study of Science.

Subjects
BIBLIOGRAPHY, SCIENCE
Abstract

Presents a bibliography on thematic approaches to the study of science. "The Code of Ethics of the American Medical Association: The Social Construction of Medical Morality: The Establishment of a Masculine Profession," by Melvin Wayne Cooper; "A Sense of the Mysterious," by Alan Lightman; "Science and Spirituality: The Volatile Connection," by David M. Knight.

Published
2004

15. Ghost.

Subjects
21ST century literature, FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Ghost," by Alan Lightman.

Published
2007

16. Choosing a Path.

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books including "Einstein's Dreams," by Alan Lightman, "The Bird Artist," by Howard Norman and "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," by Michael Chabon.

Published
2011

19. GHOST.

Subjects
GHOST stories, FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Ghost," by Alan Lightman.

Published
2007