Lewis Thomas is a very readable scientist. The essays open your mind and educate at the same time. Very enjoyable for scientists and laymen.
This book brings together all the essays from Dr. Lewis Thomas' 3 major collections: "The Lives of Cells", "The Medusa and the Snail" & "Late Night Thoughts Listening to Mahler's Ninth Symphony" plus selections fronm his autobiography, "The Youngest Science".
Certain themes weave through his essays--the oneness of creation, the adventure of science, the need for broad scientific exploration as opposed to narrow, goal-directed research. To the cold rigor of science Dr. Thomas applies a humane, illminating voice--and rewards us with ideas to be savored and mulled over.
Certain themes weave through his essays--the oneness of creation, the adventure of science, the need for broad scientific exploration as opposed to narrow, goal-directed research. To the cold rigor of science Dr. Thomas applies a humane, illminating voice--and rewards us with ideas to be savored and mulled over.
