Reviews for Asimov's Guide to Science

The average rating for Asimov's Guide to Science based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-11-22 00:00:00 Sairam Kannan Although dated now, don't let that put you off. Asimov's genius for drawing together a synthesis with insight and clarity of perspective is remarkable, modest in the main, and stays with you forever. Where it is dated is only in its many predictions (internet, medicines, global warming, computing power etc) and most of them have or are coming about. My copy comes from 1975 and still reads with a fresh, humane and passionate voice. Recommended.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-03-31 00:00:00 Jared Sinkowski As I see it, in many cases one is never educated with a big picture in the backdrop; instead, everyone hurries through complicated theories and equations only to finish off the current academic year. I wonder, when one would learn anything for the sake of learning; usually, in the later years, when already one is biased extensively, does he/she discover books of this nature. There are two options - one to deeply regret, and another to grab this opportunity and let not the next generation at home go through the ordeal; I have always preferred the second, and more so, I have been sitting with my kids to learn afresh. Asimov is unique when it comes to writing; just imagine a man with such grand vision, coupling knowledge with the right amount of imagination, writing on science and guiding us through the technical tit-bits. I just loved reading it. To a large extent I consider myself fortunate to have discovered this book when I was finishing my PhD and entering into teaching profession.