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    History of Science
     
    Douglas Rayner Hartree
    His Life in Science and Computing
    by Charlotte Froese Fischer

    "This book presents not only the life and scientific achievements of Hartree but also shows some individuals who have recognized his contribution to their professional lives."

    Zentralblatt MATH
     
    The Kinetic Theory of Gases
    An Anthology of Classic Papers with Historical Commentary
    by Stephen G Brush
    edited by Nancy S Hall

    "It is valuable to have the work in print again, since some of the originals are not always easily accessible and all who have struggled, for example, with Boltzmann¡¯s German will welcome accurate translations ... The whole book is to be welcomed as an aid to those undertaking research or otherwise interested in exploring these fields."

    AMBIX
     
    Reminiscence of a Roving Scholar
    Science, Humanities and Joseph Needham
    by Ho Peng Yoke

    "This autobiography is well worth reading for it contains a great deal of first-hand information concerning the overseas studies on Chinese science and technology over the past fifty years, and also because of Ho's close relationship with Joseph Needham and the Needham Research Institute, and in addition, it presents a full picture of his own remarkable character."

    The Chinese Journal for the History of Science and Technology
     
    A Journey With Fred Hoyle
    The Search for Cosmic Life
    by Chandra Wickramasinghe
    edited by Kamala Wickramasinghe

    "This is a fine blend of personal anecdotes, travel impressions, and scientific reporting ¡ª interesting, informative, and worth reading."

    Choice
     
    History of Mathematical Sciences
    Portugal and East Asia II
    Scientific Practices and the Portuguese Expansion in Asia (1498-1759)
    University of Macau, China 10 - 12 October 1998
    edited by Luís Saraiva

    "Overall, it is historians of science that will find this book most interesting, particularly those whose research focuses on intercultural issues."

    MAA Online Book Review
     
    Newton'S Darkness
    Two Dramatic Views
    by Carl Djerassi & David Pinner

    "We found the plays to be enjoyable, engrossing, provocative, and thought-provoking, and we heartily recommend them to students and general readers interested in biography and the history of science and of literature as well as theater-goers."

    Angewandte Chemie International Edition
     
    Mindsteps to the Cosmos
    by Gerald S Hawkins

    "This book is obviously interdisciplinary and will be easily read by anthropologists, archaeologists and all who want to get in touch not only with astronomy, but also with the emotional aspect of human, not only scientific research ... I strongly recommend this book to every person, even non-researchers, who are interested in the 'adventure of the mind'."

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