To list isaac asimovs honors, as to list his books, would be excessive. Jan 03, 2014 writing in the new york times in 1964, science fiction author and biochemistry professor isaac asimov predicted what the world would look like 50 years on in 2014. Szanto the stories of scientists who made some of the most important discoveries in history. Jun, 2014 check out these 15 classic science fiction titles. In his familiar clear, concise, and eminently readable style, dr. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy a cheap copy of asimovs chronology of science and. Isaac asimov i got this book in a lot of books, in which i bid on the lot to get one title. Asimov discusses the background of thought leading up to each discovery. Breakthroughs in science paperback january 1, 1961 by isaac asimov author visit amazons isaac asimov page. Gertrude blugerman once asked of her husband, isaac asimov, what will you say at the end of your life if you have written one hundred books. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university.
Combining world history with scientific discoveries and inventions. Breakthroughs in science book by isaac asimov 0 available. He was the fields transcendent genius, its reigning prophet, its genial patriarch, and its most prolific author. The new york times in a career spanning nearly fifty years, isaac asimovscience writer, historian, and futuristaccurately predicted how technological. Breakthroughs in science is a nonfiction book by isaac asimov. Hardcover january 1, 1960 by isaac asimov author visit amazons isaac asimov page. Breakthroughs in science has 0 available edition to buy at half price books marketplace. Amazon australia, amazon canada, amazon france, amazon germany. His mastery of both the english language and the popularization of science is evident. In a writing career spanning 53 years 19391992, science fiction and popular science author isaac asimov 19201992 wrote and published 40 novels, 382 short stories, over 280 nonfiction books, and edited about 147 others in this article, asimovs books are listed by year in order. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Breakthroughs in science by isaac asimov, isbn 0590456032, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores.
Professor asimov is generally considered one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000. Book jackets and autographs are presented online along with descriptions and images of childrens books, science fiction art, multimedia, and other materials in the collection. Asimov won numerous awards and honors for his books and stories, and. The foundation series by isaac asimov began as a single collection of short episodes, which quickly morphed into a. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A collection of twentysix brief biographies of such pioneers in science as archimedes, gutenberg, newton, faraday, darwin and einstein. They didnt do it alone, as novelist and science fiction writer alec nevalalee reveals in his fascinating new book astounding. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. In a career spanning nearly 50 years, isaac asimov science writer, historian, and futurist accurately predicted how technological breakthroughs would be developed and utilized, years before they became reality.
Breakthroughs in science by asimov, isaac seller pella books published 1960 condition hardback with dustjacket. Doubleday 1992 forward the foundation doubleday 1993 the positronic man doubleday 1993 the mammoth book of modern. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science. Its wellwritten well, what else do you expect from asimov. But asimov also wrote fantasy, and invariably of an enduri. Twentysix farreaching discoveries and the twentynine scientist. The stories were all originally published in magazines between 1954 and 1967. Isaac asimov and science fiction are one and the same to millions of readers. Gareth stevens, inc 1992 isaac asimov presents the great sf stories, 25. Asimovs chronology of science and discovery isaac asimov. Nonfiction general science words of science, and the history behind them houghton mifflin 1959 breakthroughs in science houghton mifflin 1960 the intelligent mans guide to science basic books 1960 asimovs biographical encyclopedia of science and. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Despite the briefness of the chapters, asimov conveys the essential and necessary scientific information. The isaac asimov interview in this 1980 interview, prolific author isaac asimov discussed the centrality of science, technology, and.
Essays and criticism on isaac asimovs breakthroughs in science analysis. Four stories in the collection feature the character of wendell urth, who is a leading extraterrologist. Asimov is famous as a science popularizer and as a writer of science fiction and mysteries, especially in the form of short stories. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Breakthroughs in science is a collection of twentysix brief essays or chaptersfrom three to seven pages. Most of his popular science books explain concepts in a historical way, going as far back as possible to a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The new york times in a career spanning nearly fifty years, isaac asimovscience writer, historian, and futuristaccurately predicted how technological breakthroughs would be developed and utilized, years before they became reality. Breakthroughs in science paperback january 1, 1960 by isaac asimov author 5. Fredericks, isaac asimov published by goodyear pub co.
In the lucid and information packed style that has rendered the author outstanding in the juvenile science field, isaac asimov describes twentysix men and the moments at which they reversed the course of scientific thought. Isaac asimovs innovative exploration of the relationship between science and. Asimovs mysteries, published in 1968, is a collection of 14 short stories by isaac asimov, all of them science fiction mysteries. In a writing career spanning 53 years 19391992, science fiction and popular science author isaac asimov 19201992 wrote and published 40 novels, 382 short stories, over 280 nonfiction books, and edited about 147 others. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Palmers debut novelafter a noteworthy career in short fiction, including a good number of wellreceived stories in this magazinefeatures fergus ferguson, a sort of interstellar repo man whose latest job is to recover a stolen spaceship.
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