FUTURE SCIENCE Essays from the Cutting Edge

This is a fascinating project: essays from younger scientists already prominent in their fields but still very involved in the process of experimentation and discovery. Each essay is narrated by a skilled professional reader. The readings are consistently wonderful and clear. The essays are all interesting. Some are spectacular. A few are clunkers but in interesting ways. Some listeners may be surprised by the prominence of evolutionary psychology and the absence of materials science. While each essay is careful to present a clear introduction to make the work accessible, comprehension requires being attentive. Listening to this volume has significantly increased the quality of my dinner table conversation. F.C. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2012]