New science and technology books for summer reading
In summer many of us have more time to read, so I'd like to highlight some recently published books about science and technology available at the North York Central Library.
People often want to read something lighter in summer, so I've selected books that are suitable for a hammock or the beach. Books about science and technology don't have to be heavy going!
All of these books piqued my interest and I've added a few to my own summer reading list. I hope you'll feel the same way and give one – or more – a try. Many are available in a variety of formats for your summer reading convenience.
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More than a history of the Internet; scholar and technology blogger Naughton also provides an overview of the technology and its social and economic implications. |
Examines the mathematical principles that explain everything from sports statistics to lotteries to show how math is relevant to our everyday lives.
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A look at the science of probability, using anecdotes and real life examples to illustrate how unlikely occurrences are more common than we might think.
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McGill professor Schwarcz separates truth from fiction in the barrage of science and health information published every day. | |
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A history of Einstein's general theory of relativity and the debate it has ignited, which continues to the present day. |
According to the author, "Our history with alcohol is our history on earth, a history of humans becoming modern, tool-using, technology-making creatures".
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| Falk looks at scientific knowledge in Shakespeare's time and how it is reflected in his work. |
John Brockman of Edge.org asked leading scientists and thinkers what worried them most. They reveal their concerns in these 150 short essays.
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The central question of this book is the following: if our civilization were to collapse tomorrow, what crucial knowledge would the survivors need to rebuild a modern, technological society as quickly as possible? The result is "a guide for rebooting the world". This premise provides the framework for a history of techology, focusing on the advances which have been most crucial to human development. Sounds cool!
Happy summer reading.
2 thoughts on “New science and technology books for summer reading”
I just bought “Is that a proof” from Amazon. Hope it will be an enjoyable read.
From Gutenberg To Zuckerberg was one of the best books I read in the past while (as someone who reads more non-fiction than they’d like).