Malone: It Doesn’t Take a Rocket Scientist (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002)

Description: Title: It Doesn’t Take a Rocket Scientist: Great Amateurs of Science Author: Malone, John Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Date: 2002 ISBN: 9780471414315 Format: Hardcover, 232 pages Edition: First Edition Printing [if applicable]: 1st Printing (Full Numberline) Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: Very Good Dimensions (if available): 9.25 x 6.25 x 0.75 in. approx. Keywords: Amateur, Scientist, Rocket, Science, Mendel, Gregor, Dinosaurs, Genetics, History, DESCRIPTION: From the publisher's blurb: "Did you know. . . ". . . that the woman who discovered the largest and most complete T. rex fossil on record was a high-school dropout who became one of the world's greatest fossil hunters? . . . that the great British scientist Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith and had very little formal education? . . . that Gregor Mendel had time to study inherited traits in garden peas because he failed the test to qualify as a high school science teacher? "This is just a small sampling of the many surprises you'll find in this enlightening survey of the mavericks, misfits, and unschooled investigators who have been responsible for some of the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It Doesn't Take a Rocket Scientist explains the achievements of each of these accomplished amateurs, describes how they approached their investigations, and discusses the impact of their discoveries. In these amazing and inspiring stories, you'll learn about: * Grote Reber and the birth of radio astronomy* Arthur C. Clarke's vision of communication satellites* Joseph Priestley and the discovery of oxygen* Felix d'Herelle's pinpointing of bacteriophages, killers of bacteria* Thomas Jefferson and the science of archaeology "You'll also discover which fields of science still offer great opportunities for modern amateurs eager to make a name for themselves. After all, it doesn't take a rocket scientist!" CONDITION: Excellent condition, hardcover in dust jacket, light shelf-wear and very faint sunning to spine, text block is apparently unmarked but slightly age-toned. Former retail store stock, originally obtained directly from the publisher. From the Bookseller: Thank you for visiting the Dactyl Books eBay Store! Dactyl Books is a second-hand and antiquarian reseller of books specialising in History, Science, Literature, and Mystery & Detective Fiction, but we have a little bit of everything in our boxes of goodies! If you are looking for a specific title or edition, don't hesitate to send it on to us and we will be glad to check our stocks and give you our opinion on how best to find your desired title. On "Making an Offer" through eBay: Many of these books and other items have automatic levels at which offers will be accepted which is pre-set through eBay. Making an offer within the pre-determined range will result in your offer being immediately accepted. A few items also have levels below which offers will be declined. ALL offers are reviewed, and reasonable offers are always considered (although it being my business, I am the one who defines "reasonable"). If you have a question about making an offer on an item, do drop me a line. Orders placed will generally be shipped within one-to-two business days, and if you are in the United States and need the book faster, please choose the express shipping option for USPS. International customers are recommended to insure their shipping: Dactyl Books uses the eBay Global Shipping Programme. We pack carefully and securely, with our best hope being that the book reaches you in exactly the condition that it leaves us. Due to weight and size restrictions, a few items may require additional postage: please contact us with questions or for more details. We strive to be extremely careful and diligent in describing our listings, but if you receive a book and don't feel that it's quite what you ordered, please contact us through the "Contact Seller" link to see what we can do for you. To avoid the chances of this happening, if you have a question about a book or other item, or would like to see additional photos, please use the "Contact Seller" link in the item description and let us know what you need. We will do our best to answer your questions *before* any sale. Thank you for ordering from Dactyl Books! -- William

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