Description
“A Short History of Nearly Everything” is a popular science book written by the American author Bill Bryson. Published in 2003, the book explores a wide range of scientific topics, from the origins of the universe to the development of life on Earth, the history of geology, chemistry, physics, and much more. It’s an accessible and engaging work that aims to make complex scientific concepts understandable to the general reader.
Bill Bryson, primarily known for his travel writing and humor, took on the task of researching and writing about the history of science after realizing that he had a limited understanding of these topics. The result is a book that combines scientific facts and discoveries with humor and storytelling, making it both informative and enjoyable to read.
Some key topics covered in the book include the Big Bang theory, the formation of the Earth, the evolution of life, the development of human understanding of the natural world, and the lives and contributions of notable scientists throughout history. Bryson also delves into some of the challenges and controversies that have shaped the scientific community.
One of the book’s strengths is its ability to present complex scientific ideas in a way that is accessible to readers without a background in science. Bryson’s engaging writing style and talent for storytelling make it an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning more about the history of science and the wonders of the natural world.
“A Short History of Nearly Everything” has been well-received by both the general public and the scientific community for its ability to convey the excitement and wonder of science while providing a broad overview of the subject matter. It has become a popular choice for readers interested in popular science writing and is often recommended as an introduction to various scientific disciplines.
Sushanta Sarkar (Verified Purchase)
What a great book! I absolutely loved myself for buying it. Reading it was pure pleasure.. an eye opener.
Sarvesh Velip (Verified Purchase)
The book covers every thing from the infinite ( universe) to the infinitesimal ( atomic level), in a humorous and interesting way. It covers the journey of scientific discovery of the wonderful world around us -Astronomy, Physics, Geology, Paleontology- the list is quite exhaustive. This along with the associated history and anecdotes about the people who made these discoveries. Doing all of these in some 300 odd pages is the work of a genius.
Ricky Bharti (Verified Purchase)
The book, as its name suggests, covers a lot about scientific discoveries from different times. Though I don’t say it covered everything, I am bit confident that it did as much as a single book can. It speaks about how and why discoveries were initiated, carried out, disputes about those discoveries and lot many things. It’s a great place, if you want to study about science as a hobby as a beginner but unsure how and where to begin.
Anbu Selvan (Verified Purchase)
This is clearly better than the latest edition. The text is large enough for person like me to read it without any trouble. I had to return the latest edition purchased from Snapdeal.
Amit saha (Verified Purchase)
Well written and entertaining this is not a textbook, rather Bryson attempts to create a story. The story of Earth and the people who made the critical advancements. I am removing one star because for second hand book, it should have been cheaper.