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Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein: Colossal Mistakes by Great Scientists That Changed Our Understanding of Life and the Universe

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Explore the brilliant blunders of five scientific giants: Darwin, Kelvin, Pauling, Hoyle, and Einstein. Discover how their colossal mistakes, from Darwin’s flawed natural selection to Einstein’s cosmic speculations, revolutionized our understanding of life, Earth, and the universe. “Scholarly, insightful, and beautifully written” (Martin Rees). ISBN: 9781439192375

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9781439192375
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Publisher Imprint: Simon & Schuster
  • Depth: 25
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Series Title: English
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1439192375
  • Publisher Date: 27 May 2014
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 21 mm
  • Weight: 299 gr

15 reviews for Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein: Colossal Mistakes by Great Scientists That Changed Our Understanding of Life and the Universe

  1. Ashish Ranjan

    A unique perspective on scientific discovery. It’s refreshing to see failures discussed alongside successes. A good one.

  2. Varalika Kathuria

    The book started strong, but lost momentum in the later chapters. Still, a worthwhile read for anyone interested in science history.

  3. Rajan Walia

    I enjoyed learning about the blunders, but the author occasionally got bogged down in technical details. Still worth reading.

  4. Nishi Maurya

    The author provides a balanced view, acknowledging that mistakes are inevitable in scientific discovery. It’s insightful and well-researched.

  5. Riddhi Sawaria

    I appreciated the book’s emphasis on critical thinking and the importance of questioning assumptions. It’s well-written and thoughtful.

  6. Anant Kumar Singh

    An informative and engaging read! It’s refreshing to see science presented from a different angle. I learned a lot about the scientists.

  7. Garvit Sangal

    I found this book both informative and entertaining. The author does a great job of explaining complex concepts in an accessible way.

  8. Arshit Singh

    Not my cup of tea! I struggled to get through some of the more technical sections. If you’re not a science buff, might not be for you.

  9. Neelank Bihani

    An excellent book that challenges the traditional view of scientific progress. The author is very knowledgable.

  10. Kaushik Roy

    Some of the scientific concepts were difficult to follow without prior knowledge. However, the overall message is powerful and clear.

  11. Ireen Ahmad Mir

    Brilliant Blunders offers a great reminder that scientific progress is not always linear. A worthy read for aspiring scientists.

  12. Aastha

    While the premise is intriguing, the execution was a bit dry. It could’ve been more engaging, but the content is valuable.

  13. Himanshee Kumawat

    Fascinating! It’s comforting to know even the greatest minds make mistakes. This book offers valuable insights into the scientific process.

  14. Arshnoor Singh Rangoola

    A well-written exploration of scientific errors. It shows how mistakes can lead to breakthroughs. Highly recommended!

  15. Shivani Rajeev Dhakate

    An interesting read, highlighting that even geniuses stumble. Some parts were a bit dense, but overall a thought-provoking look at scientific progress.

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