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'''''Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos''''' is a collection of general science essays written by [[K.C. Cole]] and published on 2003-04-01. The 92 short essays are mostly from Cole's weekly Los Angeles Times science column. | '''''Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos''''' is a collection of general science essays written by [[K.C. Cole]] and published on 2003-04-01. The 92 short essays are mostly from Cole's weekly Los Angeles Times science column. | ||
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| + | I'm not positive, but I believe I bought this book in the discount section at Barnes and Noble or Borders. The first time I read it, I enjoyed it, but I didn't remember much about it, so I decided to re-read it years later. | ||
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Revision as of 14:29, 12 January 2018
Mind Over Matter: Conversations With the Cosmos is a collection of general science essays written by K.C. Cole and published on 2003-04-01. The 92 short essays are mostly from Cole's weekly Los Angeles Times science column.
I'm not positive, but I believe I bought this book in the discount section at Barnes and Noble or Borders. The first time I read it, I enjoyed it, but I didn't remember much about it, so I decided to re-read it years later.
Status
I own a first edition hardcover and have read it.
Review
Good
- The book spans a lot of science subjects including physics, astronomy, geology, chemistry, and more.
- Cole often makes a lot of ponderous observations that make you think.
- There are dozens of interesting science facts throughout the book.
Bad
- Most of the science is so generalized, I don't feel like I learned much from the book.
- Cole too often glosses over science by making fuzzy analogies that leave out important aspects of the science. Cole has an essay explaining why this is necessary, but I still think she's a bit flagrant at times.
Ugly
- Nothing.
Links
- goodreads.com/book/show/330237.Mind_Over_Matter - Good Reads.
