Focusing on molecular biology and cancer research, this book vividly depicts the lives of exceptional young scientists navigating the challenges and triumphs of their field. It delves into the complexities of human cells and the genetic factors influencing cancer, offering a compelling look at the scientific process. Through rich storytelling, it captures both the rewards and setbacks inherent in the pursuit of knowledge, making it an engaging exploration of modern science.
NOW REVISED AND UPDATED. 'A glorious, fascinating encyclopaedic look at the wonder of the female body.' WOMAN'S JOURNAL
A new and updated edition of Natalie Angier's best-selling tour of the female body, published for its fifteen-year anniversary.
Exploring the intricate details of the natural world, Natalie Angier delves into topics such as symmetry in sexual relations, the courtship rituals of dolphins, and the deceptive beauty of orchids. She provides insight into scientific processes and the evolution of preferences, while also reflecting on the complexities of life and death. With evocative prose, Angier highlights the beauty found in biological intricacies, establishing herself as a leading and humorous voice in science writing.
How Was The Earth Formed? How Big Is An Atom? What Is A Quantum Leap? Most Of Us, However Well Educated, Still Find It Impossible To Answer Even The Most Basic Questions About Science. It Is Something We Associate With Childish Pleasures (Trips To The Science Museum, A Love Of Dinosaurs); We Leave It Behind In Adolescence To Pursue The Canon Of Literature And The Arts. But A Truly Cultured Adult, Natalie Angier Argues, Should Know The Classic Ideas Of Physics And Evolutionary Biology As Well As The Classic Works Of Beethoven And Shakespeare. In The Canon, Angier Takes Us On A Dazzling Joyride Through The Beautiful Basics Of Science . With Great Energy And Passion, She Tackles Each Of The Main Scientific Disciplines - From Chemistry To Astrology - Using Familiar Examples, Memorable Analogies And A Considerable Amount Of Good Humour To Illuminate And Entertain. She Draws On Interviews With Hundreds Of Eminent Scientists To Create A Vivid, Informative Primer For Scientific Literacy. The Canon Is Vital Reading For Anyone Who S Ever Been The Slightest Bit Curious About How Our World Works. It S For Anyone Who Wished They Understood The Great Issues Of Our Age - Global Warming, Stem-Cell Research, Nuclear Arms - Or For Parents Who Panic When Their Child Ask Them How Electricity Works. It S The Essential Guide To The Ideas That Underpin Our Universe - A Book That Will Enrapture, Enlighten And Inspire.
Kniha Žena - intimní místopis oslavuje ženské tělo z pohledu jeho funkce a významu, nikoli estetiky či sexuality. Autorka, odbornice v biologii, chemii, historii a umění, odhaluje mýty o ženském těle a jeho fungování, které jsou často hluboko zakořeněny. Zkoumá rozdíly mezi ženskými a mužskými funkcemi, význam prsou, pravdu o bodu G a klitorisu, roli babiček v populaci, zájem o sex u mužů a žen, význam kojení a agresivitu chlapců a holčiček. V 19 kapitolách se autorka srozumitelně vyjadřuje k důležitým tématům, která se týkají každé ženy, a ukazuje mezery v současném vědeckém chápání. Kniha přináší jasný pohled na vliv hormonů, menopauzu, rozdíly mezi pohlavími a další závažné otázky. Autorka se vyhýbá "nezúčastněnému" vědeckému jazyku a píše svěžím a čtivým stylem, který potěší pozorné čtenářky. I když kniha není humorná, autorka prokazuje smysl pro humor, který se netýká pouze mužů, ale i sebe sama. Doporučuji ji i mužům, kteří se chtějí seznámit s pohledem na ženu "z druhé strany". Úvodní slovo napsal populární český komentátor Jan Kraus.
