The Art of Telling Science
The Art of Telling Science
Authors
Edwin Barber,Vice President & Senior Editor,W.W.Norton & Company
Douglas Starr,Author,"Blood:An Epic History of Medicine and
Commerce"
Natalie Angier,Author, “Woman:An Intimate Geography”
Jennifer Ackerman,Author,"Notes From the Shore"
talked about writing books on scientific subjects for people who did not have a scientific background. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
The subject of discussion at the VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK was The Art of Telling Science Authors Edwin Barber,Vice President &… read more
The subject of discussion at the VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK was
The Art of Telling Science
Authors
Edwin Barber,Vice President & Senior Editor,W.W.Norton & Company
Douglas Starr,Author,"Blood:An Epic History of Medicine and
Commerce"
Natalie Angier,Author, “Woman:An Intimate Geography”
Jennifer Ackerman,Author,"Notes From the Shore"
talked about writing books on scientific subjects for people who did not have a scientific background. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience. close
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