Description: An extraordinarily accessible, illuminating chronicle of the great moments of scientific discovery in the 20th century, and an exploration into the minds of the remarkable men and women behind them.
Review Quotes: "Engaging. . . . Masterly. . . . Intimate. . . . [Lightman's] enjoyment of the material shines through." -The Washington Post
"Lightman's map of 20th century science beautifully conveys the human drama of discovery." -American Scientist "An intriguing mix of the famous and unfamiliar." -The Boston Globe "Lightman's introductions to the discoveries are, collectively, an outstanding primer on the development of science in the twentieth century."-The Nation