The Glass Universe

The Hidden History of the Women Who Took the Measure of the Stars

(Author) Dava Sobel
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Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Downloadable
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780008181895
Publish year:
2016
Publish date:
Dec. 6, 2016

Dava Sobel

Dava Sobel is an American writer known for her popular science books that make complex scientific concepts accessible to a general audience. She began her career as a science journalist before transitioning to writing books. Sobel's most notable works include "Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time" and "Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love." Her writing style is characterized by thorough research, engaging storytelling, and a talent for bringing historical figures and events to life. Sobel's contributions to literature include helping to popularize scientific history and making it more approachable for readers of all backgrounds. "Longitude" is her most famous work, which has been adapted into a television movie and continues to be celebrated for its compelling narrative and informative content.

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