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Dava Sobel

Reviews

The Best American Science Writing, 2004 by Dava Sobel and Jesse Cohen

By Celia McClinton

To fiddle confidently in the field of general relativity or to wander among the molecules busily making protein and then to write about it for mass consumption takes talent and courage. [8 February 2005]

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Columns
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Blogs
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Music
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Events
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Television
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DVDs
:. One Foot in the Grave: The Complete Collection
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Books
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Multimedia
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News
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:. Sense of humor survives Robin Williams’ heart surgery
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