They All Laughed... From Light Bulbs to Lasers: The Fascinating Stories Behind the Great Inventions That Have Changed Our Lives
Flatow, host of a National Public Radio weekly science talk show and author of Why Rainbows? And Other Wonders of the Natural World Explained (Morrow, 1988), has put together an entertaining overview of how some of our more interesting scientific discoveries and inventions have come to be. From teflon to lasers, from xerography to velcro, he humorously describes the often serendipitous events leading to the particular breakthrough. The treatment is enthusiastic and lighthearted and not organized in any thematic or chronological fashion. Quick and informative reading that is recommended for larger collections.- Hilary D. Burton, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Livermore, Cal.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.