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From The Wandering Jew To William F. Buckley, Jr. : On Science, Literature, And Religion
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For Over Fifty Years Martin Gardner Has Been Writing Witty, Entertaining, And Highly Intelligent Articles On An Amazing Range Of Topics. Best Known For His Works On Popular Science And Mathematics, And As An Incisive Skeptical Commentator On The Paranormal, Gardner Is Also An Accomplished Writer Of Children'S Literature, A Novelist, And Essayist On Religion And Philosophy. This Collection Of Essays And Book Reviews Takes Its Name From The Bookend Articles, The Wandering Jew And The Second Coming And The Faith Of William Buckley, Which In Themselves Demonstrate The Extent Of Gardner'S Interests.Besides The Legend Of The Wandering Jew, Its Relation To The Second Coming, And Bill Buckley'S Religious Convictions, Gardner Also Takes On The Subjects Of Astrology, Psychic Surgery, Word Play In The Stories Of L. Frank Baum (Author Of The Wizard Of Oz), And The History Of A Forgotten Children'S Magazine. In Addition, There Are Reviews Of Books By Astronomer Carl Sagan, Philosopher Paul Edwards, And Science Fiction Writer H. G. Wells, Along With Commentary On Mathematics, Lewis Carroll, Chess, Christian Science, Science Fads, And More.Longtime Gardner Fans And Intellectually Curious Newcomers Will Welcome This Entertaining And Literate Collection By One Of America'S Most Brilliant Essayists.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'From the Wandering Jew to William F. Buckley, Jr.'? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including science, literature, religion, astrology, psychic surgery, and commentary on notable figures such as William F. Buckley, Jr. and Carl Sagan.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Martin Gardner, a renowned writer known for his contributions to popular science, mathematics, and literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition' and is categorized under 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 350 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While Martin Gardner is an accomplished writer of children's literature, this collection primarily targets adult readers interested in essays and commentary.
- Q: What kind of essays can I expect in this collection? A: The collection includes essays and book reviews that reflect Gardner's interests in science, literature, religion, and various cultural topics.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes reviews of works by Carl Sagan, Paul Edwards, and H.G. Wells, among others.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone work? A: This book is a standalone collection of essays and is not part of a series.