Science with a Smile

By: Weber, R.

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750302119
• ISBN13: 9780750302111
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Thought-provoking, insightful, and hilarious essays

I checked out this book at the library, and found some of the essays so poignant or funny that I had to tell my classmates about them. In particular, "Adventures of a Cross-Disciplinarian", "Age of the Earth", "How to Write a Paper", and "How to Give a Seminar" (approximate title) stood out for me. I would recommend having a used copy or borrowing this book from the library. ----------------------------------------- Note added Jan. , 2010: I realize this review is incomplete and I will add more in due time.