The American Public Broadcasting System produced a TV series of five
programmes called A Science Odyssey, dealing with the spectacular advances made
since 1900. The producers recognised that TV’s impact could be deepened by a
book doing the same thing—and this is it. Technology, astronomy, earth
sciences, physics, biochemistry, medicine, human behaviour and
palaeoanthropology are dealt with and the book is, appropriately, rich in
illustration. It succeeds in astonishing a reader, once again, by the speed of
scientific development and the immense achievements of individuals. Written by
Charles Flowers. Published by William Morrow, £25/$30, ISBN
0688151965.
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