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Similar to his previous works, Isaacson’s latest is another absorbing story of scientific discovery. The final section on the use of CRISPR to combat COVID-19 will only widen the appeal.
A phenomenal title for fans of Isaacson's previous biographies, Renaissance life in Florence, and da Vinci himself. ["A must-read biography": LJ 10/15/17 starred review of the S. & S. hc.]
This program will appeal to general listeners interested in the history of the computer age and entrepreneurs looking for nontraditional new industries, business models, and marketing concepts. ["Anyone who uses a computer in any of its contemporary shapes or who has an interest in modern history will enjoy this book," read the review of the S. & S. hc, LJ 9/15/14.]
This is a fine, brief introduction to a major figure of the 20th century, but it contains nothing earth shattering. The book will be of particular interest to avid Isaacson fans and has great YA crossover potential.
Anyone who uses a computer in any of its contemporary shapes or who has an interest in modern history will enjoy this book. It should be on the reading lists of book discussion groups and high school and college courses across the curriculum.
Isaacson asserts that this collection is simply meant to be illustrative and thought-provoking. It succeeds in that and will meet the expectations of general history enthusiasts, while practitioners may prefer interpretive biographies.