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The philosophy of this blog, at its core, is simple: Safe and effective health care is critical to to everyone’s quality of life; so much so that it is generally considered a basic human right. The best method for determining which interventions and health products are safe and effective is, without question, good science. Therefore it is in everyone’s best interest for health care to be systematically evaluated by the best science available.
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Hello! First of all, I adore this blog. Secondly, I have a rather vague question for you. Do you have any recommendations for science related books? (Any subject is fine.) I’ve been wanting to start reading since classes just ended for the summer, and I kind of miss learning about awesome science things from my profs. I realize that doesn’t give you a lot to go off of, but I’d sure appreciate any help. Thank you so much! - pointyteethHowdy! First of all, THANK YOU very much, This blog adores you right back. Glad it brings your brain such enjoyment. As for your second question, let’s try an experiment (that’s what we do here in science, right?).
I am but one man, albeit one who reads about a lot of science-y things. But I certainly don’t have the world’s most comprehensive library of science book reviews to call upon. I just haven’t read everything. Yet. But I do have my favorites.
Here is what I propose: Let’s crowdsource/hivemind this science book suggestion party! Here’s the rules:
- Reblog or reply or tweet me with your answers. Everyone can check the notes below to see the results.
- Post no more than three of your favorite science-related books. You may define “science-related” as loosely as you like.
- Might I suggest giving us one favorite classic science book, arbitrarily meaning anything written before the fall of the Soviet Union. Might I also suggest one favorite new science book, meaning anything since the dawn of democracy behind the Iron Curtain.
- There is no rule #4.
No restrictions on fiction, nonfiction, e-book, photography, whatever. Just your suggestions. Include links if possible.
Here’s mine. You don’t need to provide this much detail, I just can’t help it.
Classic: The Double Helix by James D. Watson. In just six decades, the discovery of DNA’s structure has led to cultural advancements second only to perhaps discovering that the Earth is not flat.
New: Space Chronicles - Facing the Ultimate Frontier by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Partly because I am reading it right now, but also because its a much-needed reminder that inspiring the minds of tomorrow will require big, amazing endeavors to create excitement and innovation. What better place than space? What better time than now?
Other: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This is a master class in science storytelling. You’ll be so taken in by the characters and the life story that you’ll forget it’s nonfiction.
Great ideas! I recommend;
Classic: Harold Sox’ Medical Decision Making (1st Ed. 1988) is an analytical and in-depth take on clinical medicine and probability mathematics. It changed the way I conceptualized aspects of clinical practice.
Modern: Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink is storytelling science at its brain-bending, eye-opening best, and an excellent lesson in just the right amount of self doubt.
