#6493

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#6493

QUESTION: I'm looking for some scientific books to read over the summer, any recommendations? I enjoy anything to do with evolution, genetics, zoology, physiology or microbiology.

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AnonymousMay 16, 2014 at 10:59 PM
well The Selfish Gene is an obvious recommendation.
Many of Dawkins' books on evolution are good.
Greatest Show on Earth was fantastic.
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AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 12:11 AM
Genome: the Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters by Matt Ridley (about genomics) was pretty interesting.

Also one I really enjoyed:
The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, on neuroplasticity.
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AnonymousMay 19, 2014 at 6:29 PM
The Third Chimpanzee by Jared Diamond
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AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Thanks for the suggestions, these sound great!
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