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245 0 0 _aFuture science :
_bessays from the cutting edge /
_cedited and with a preface by Max Brockman.
260 _aNew York :
_bVintage,
_c2011.
300 _axv, 247 p. :
_bill. ;
_c20 cm.
490 0 _aVintage original
520 _a"Editor Max Brockman introduces the work of some of today's brightest and most innovative young scientists in this fascinating and exciting collection of writings that describe the very boundaries of our knowledge. Future Science features nineteen young scientists, most of whom are presenting their innovative work and ideas to a general audience for the first time. Featured in this collection are William McEwan, a virologist, discussing his research into the biology of antiviral immunity; Naomi Eisenberger, a neuroscientist, wondering how social rejection affects us physically; Jon Kleinberg, a computer scientist, showing what massive datasets can teach us about society and ourselves; and Anthony Aguirre, a physicist, who gives readers a tantalizing glimpse of infinity"--
_cProvided by publisher.
520 _a"Eighteen of the top young scientists at work today present for the lay reader the latest developments in the fields of evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, genetic engineering, and climate science"--
_cProvided by publisher.
650 0 _aScience
_xForecasting.
650 0 _aTechnological forecasting.
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