Brief candle in the dark : my life in science
Dawkins, Richard, 1941-2015
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In 'An Appetite for Wonder' Richard Dawkins brought us his engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life. In 'Brief Candle in the Dark' he continues his autobiography, following the threads that have run through the second half of his life so far and homing in on the key individuals, institutions and ideas that inspired and motivated him. He paints a vivid picture, coloured with wit, anecdote and digression, of the twenty-five postgraduate years he spent teaching at Oxford. He pays affectionate tribute to past colleagues and students, recalling with characteristic wry humour the idiosyncrasies of an establishment steeped in ancient tradition and arcane ritual while also recording his respect for the profound commitment to learning and discovery that lies at its core.
Main title:
Brief candle in the dark : my life in science / Richard Dawkins.
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Imprint:
London : Bantam Press, 2015.
Collation:
455 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780593072554 (hbk)
Dewey class:
509.2509.2920 DAWK920B DAW DAWB DAWB
Local class:
B/DAWK
Language:
English
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BRN:
79903