Science in literature
Article Abstract:
A biology teacher who is also a novelist tries to join the rift between scientific facts and logic and a writer's imagination and fantasy. He is currently working on his first non-fiction book on Gregor Mendel and his legacy, for the Field Museum in Chicago and believes that good fiction points towards the truth, which is what a scientist is always trying to find out.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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2006 wrapped up
Article Abstract:
Many new science books have been published in 2006. They focus on new ideas about science, debate about teaching creationism and intelligent design and natural history of relgion .
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Top of the Pops
Article Abstract:
A review of popular science books and their literary styles is presented.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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