First edition. Fine, fresh, like-new copy in bright, crisp dust jacket.

First edition. Fine, fresh, like-new copy in bright, crisp dust jacket. Hardcover. 238 pp. Isaac Asimov has garnered many such accolades for his celebrated science writing. In this collection of science essays, the Good Doctor once again expounds knowledgeably and skillfully on the seemingly arcane world of scientific phenomena. Divided into six sections--Astronomy, Humanity, Radiation, Magnetism, Fuel, and Time--this volume includes seventeen compelling ruminations on the wonders of science, and tackles issues such as the formation of the solar system, energy, evolution, population control, and the deterioration of our environment.