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Christopher G. Engeland Professor of Biobehavioral Health

Book Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything

Author: Bill Bryson

Selection Statement:

This book walks the reader through a myriad of scientific disciplines including chemistry, geology, astronomy, and more. The author provides a broad overview, including the historic timing and significance of each field's most important developments. Aside from providing a digestible introduction to fields I did not know, this perfectly embodied the curiosity that drew me to science - and reminded me that we must remain ever curious about all science, not just that with which we are familiar.


Year: 2023