First published 1995
Discover the hidden histories that shaped our modern world. From the pioneering doctors who revolutionized medicine to the unsung visionaries whose ideas changed how we see the universe, this collection pulls back the curtain on the forgotten heroes of science. Delve into the little-known stories behind groundbreaking discoveries, and witness the human drama that unfolded as these ideas took root. By turns shocking, inspiring, and poignant, these essays reveal the complexity and controversy at the heart of scientific progress.
Genres: 20th-century, 21st-century, academic, history-of-science
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: hidden-histories, human-drama
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century
193 pages · Hardcover · New York Review of Books