by Bill Bryson · Círculo De Lectores · tapa dura · ISBN 9788467211054
VAT included
Hamelyn quality guarantee · checked and verified, or your money back
«Una breve historia de casi todo» is a popular science essay by Bill Bryson published by Círculo de Lectores in hardback (570 pages, in Spanish).
Bill Bryson explains how we have come to know what we know by reviewing the history of science, from the Big Bang to the appearance of human beings. Geology, chemistry and physics serve as a common thread, and the narrative is filled with eccentric and stubborn scientists, in a clear and humorous tone.
Original title: A Short History of Nearly Everything. Translation by José Manuel Álvarez. Includes bibliography and index.
For readers without a scientific background who want an enjoyable introduction to the big questions of science.
William McGuire Bryson is an American-British journalist and author. Bryson has written nonfiction books on topics including travel, the English language, and science. Born in the United States, he has resided in Britain for most of his adult life, returning to the U.S. between 1995 and 2003, and holds dual American and British citizenship. He was the chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011.
