Luminous Fish: Tales of Science and Love
Margulis, Lynn (signed)
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The first and only book of fiction from Lynn Margulis, published four years before she died. Inscribed on the title page: "For Kanshi Kashi [sp?], with love of life, matter and you. Anticipation for our WIMWK project. What is matter? What is life? 2012? Love, Lynn. 20 Triangle [?], April 9, 2010." Uncommon or scarce signed. Margulis was an influential "rebel" scientist whose theories on the importance of symbiosis in evolution--in particular that cell organelles were originally independent bacteria--were long rejected by the male-dominated scientific community before they were accepted as brilliantly insightful. She courted controversy throughout her career and remains one of then most decorated women in science. Among many other awards, Margulis receivedtheNational Medal of Sciencein 1999 from Bill Clinton, and theLinnean Societyawarded her its Darwin-Wallace Medalin 2008.Her first marriage was to Carl Sagan. A collection of linked stores that "reveals science from the inside." Ernest Callenbach writes in praise on the rear of the jacket, "Difficult artists and writers are plentiful in fiction, but LynnMargulis has a unique and vivid gift for portraying work-driven scientists and their mystified, vexed, or frustrated mates and friends."A fine book in fine jacket. Seller Inventory # 1090
Bibliographic Details
Title: Luminous Fish: Tales of Science and Love
Publisher: Chelsea Green, White River Junction, VT
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First edition.
About this title
This collection of linked stories by internationally renowned evolutionist Lynn Margulis reveals science from the inside--its thrills, disappointments, and triumphs. A largely fictional account, it draws on her decades of experience to portray the poor judgment, exhaustion, and life-threatening dedication of real scientists--their emotional preoccupations, sexual distractions, and passions for research. The esoteric, demanding, sometimes exhilarating world of science emerges from the shadows of its passive narrative into the sunlight of the personal voice of those who attempt to wrench secrets directly from nature. All of us who struggle to balance family, professional, and social commitments with intellectual quest will be intrigued by the humanity of these tales.
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