Science Askew: A Light-hearted look at the scientific world
Editorial Reviews
Review
Science Askew is a very funny book, especially to mathematicians and physicists. Open it anywhere and you'll find some belly laughs not only in the text but also in the clever cartoons by John Holden. All of the classic jokes are here, as well as a thousand more you haven't heard before.
Martin Gardner, mathemagician
Simanek and Holden have cleverly disguised this book as an anthology of humor, while inserting gems of scientific wisdom and philosophy among the jibes. I think that science teachers can discover here subtle ways of teaching facts and principles, and improving the flavour and aroma of otherwise dull rules and discoveries. Knowledge, however lubricated or polished, is a commodity we should pursue. It need not be boring; proof of that assertion is found in 'Science Askew'.
James Randi, investigator of paramornal claims
Every page is a delightful spoof. I expect to refer to it frequently.
James A. Van Allen, space physicist
If harmless humour...makes you laugh, then you'll love this book by retired scientists Donald Simanek and John Holden. Their collection of nursery rhymes turned into turgid scientific prose is found amidst an array of puns, stories, jokes and quotes that the authors have brought together after a lifetime in science to show that it is not always a serious business.
Matin Durrani - Physics World
e Askew is a very funny book, especially to mathematicians and physicists. Open it anywhere and you'll find some belly laughs not only in the text but also in the clever cartoons by John Holden. All of the classic jokes are here, as well as a thousand more you haven't heard before.
Martin Gardner, mathemagician
Simanek and Holden have cleverly disguised this book as an anthology of humor, while inserting gems of scientific wisdom and philosophy among the jibes. I think that science teachers can discover here subtle ways of teaching facts and principles, and improving the flavour and aroma of otherwise dull rules and discoveries. Knowledge, however lubricated or polished, is a commodity we should pursue. It need not be boring; proof of that assertion is found in 'Science Askew'.
James Randi, investigator of paramornal claims
Every page is a delightful spoof. I expect to refer to it frequently.
James A. Van Allen, space physicist
If harmless humour...makes you laugh, then you'll love this book by retired scientists Donald Simanek and John Holden. Their collection of nursery rhymes turned into turgid scientific prose is found amidst an array of puns, stories, jokes and quotes that the authors have brought together after a lifetime in science to show that it is not always a serious business.
Matin Durrani - Physics World
Book Description
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Science Askew: A Light-hearted look at the scientific world,Donald M Simanek,John. Holden,Taylor & Francis,0750307145,General,Physics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Physics
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