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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times–bestselling author of Science in the Soul. “If any recent writing about science is poetic, it is this” (The Wall Street Journal). Did Sir Isaac Newton “unweave the rainbow” by reducing it to its prismatic colors, as John Keats contended? Did he, in other words, diminish beauty? Far from it, says acclaimed scientist Richard Dawkins; Newton’s unweaving is the key too much of modern astronomy and to the breathtaking poetry of modern cosmology. Mysteries don’t lose their poetry because they are solved: the solution often is more beautiful than the puzzle, uncovering deeper mysteries. With the wit, insight, and spellbinding prose that have made him a bestselling author, Dawkins takes up the most important and compelling topics in modern science, from astronomy and genetics to language and virtual reality, combining them in a landmark statement of the human appetite for wonder. This is the book Dawkins was meant to write: A brilliant assessment of what science is (and isn’t), a tribute to science not because it is useful but because it is uplifting. “A love letter to science, an attempt to counter the perception that science is cold and devoid of aesthetic sensibility . . . Rich with metaphor, passionate arguments, wry humor, colorful examples, and unexpected connections, Dawkins’ prose can be mesmerizing.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Brilliance and wit.” —The New Yorker
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Unweaving the Rainbow is not just a book about science; it is a mesmerizing journey that celebrates the human appetite for wonder. In this brilliant assessment of what science is (and isn't), acclaimed scientist Richard Dawkins explores the most important and compelling topics in modern science. From astronomy and genetics to language and virtual reality, Dawkins combines his wit, insight, and spellbinding prose to create a landmark statement that will captivate both science enthusiasts and curious minds.
One might wonder, did Sir Isaac Newton really "unweave the rainbow" as John Keats contended? Dawkins argues that Newton's reduction of the rainbow to its prismatic colors didn't diminish its beauty, but rather uncovered deeper mysteries that continue to inspire modern astronomy and the breathtaking poetry of modern cosmology. The solution is often more beautiful than the puzzle itself, and Dawkins brilliantly showcases how mysteries don't lose their poetry when they are solved.
With a love letter to science, Unweaving the Rainbow challenges the perception that science is cold and devoid of aesthetic sensibility. Dawkins' prose is rich with metaphor, passionate arguments, wry humor, colorful examples, and unexpected connections that will leave you mesmerized. Prepare to embark on a journey that will uplift your mind and ignite your sense of wonder.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary book that has received praise for its brilliance and wit from both The New Yorker and the San Francisco Chronicle. Embrace the beauty of science and join Richard Dawkins in unraveling the mysteries of the universe. Order your copy of Unweaving the Rainbow today and let your imagination soar!
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