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neil_denham's review against another edition
4.0
An easy to read telling of the story of how scientists searched for evidence of the microwave radiation from the big bang. It may sound complex (and some of the science is) but the story is one of peoples persistence and ingenuity. A really good tale spanning most of a century of science, and many characters, setbacks and breakthroughs. Will be seeking out more of Chown's books as soon as possible!
larrys's review against another edition
3.0
A few years ago I read The Never-ending Days Of Being Dead which blew my mind. This one is more specifically about some of the most influential scientists who have spent their entire working lives discovering all that stuff that blew my mind. I've often wondered *how* we know what we do, because understanding the universe feels to me like asking one of my gut bacteria to explain what I look like. If you're interested in the lengths astrophysicists go to in order to prove theories, and the politics of prizes and the nature of science reporting then this is a book for you.
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