Reading List
February 19, 2009 on 11:37 pm | In culture, ethics, fauna, health, people, science | 2 CommentsI’ve decided I need to kick my reading into high gear, after realizing it’s been quite some time since I actually finished any new books. So for inspiration, I compiled a brief sample list of books that I want to either read or re-read. The ones followed by an asterisk I have already read at least partially. This list is in no particular order – seriously. I’d gladly welcome any comments, reviews, or recommendations. Thanks to C for suggesting Stiff and to mobius for suggesting Godel, Escher, Bach. If I actually complete this list, I’ll finally buy myself a telescope. That sounds like a good bargain, right?
Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas R. Hofstadter
The Evolution Of Compassion by Robert Axelrod*
Stiff by Mary Roach
The Lives To Come by Philip Kitcher*
The Third Chimpanzee by Jared Diamond
An Anthropologist On Mars by Oliver Sacks*
In The Shadow Of Man by Jane Goodall
The Double Helix: A Personal Account Of The Discovery Of The Structure Of DNA by James Watson*
Monster Nation by David Wellington*
The Demon-Haunted World: Science As A Candle In The Dark by Carl Sagan*
The Red Queen: Sex And The Evolution Of Human Nature by Matt Ridley
Bad Astronomy by Philip Plait
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I look forward to stimulating conversation as you delve into your list!
I remember finding Beyond Freedom & Dignity by B. F. Skinner to be pretty interesting.
Comment by C — February 20, 2009 #
Thanks for the suggestion! I just noticed that the two female authors on my list’s names are “Mary” and “Jane.” I wonder if that was a subconsciously-planted subliminal message.
Comment by simian — February 20, 2009 #