Ebook: paradigms lost

Paradigms Lost is a unique and penetrating study of mankind,
from our biochemical origins to our present role as observers
in the universe. Equally appealing to the layman and to the
scientist, it presents an easily-accessible overview of the great
scientific questions of today, from how we acquire language
and the fundamental nature of our thinking processes to the
possible existence of life elsewhere in the universe. Each
chapter is constructed in the form of a trial, with conventional
scientific wisdom presented by the Prosecution, and
alternative views put forward by the Defence. The author
subsequently steps in to act as juror, offering explanations of
how and why he voted.

Enlightening, entertaining and spiced with humour,
Paradigms Lost offers ultimate proof on only one issue - that
the reader can participate in science’s exciting quest for ever
more refined knowledge of where man stands within the
cosmic order.

‘Enthralling ... conveys much solid knowledge and many
fascinating ideas ... Casti not only captures the excitement, but
makes the ideas he relates intelligible to the layman’
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘The author has succeeded where so many others have
failed ... compelling’ New SCIENTIST

‘Helps remedy the scientific illiteracy so prevalent in our
society’ WASHINGTON POST