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Scientific Conversations: Interviews on Science from the New York Times
Scientific Conversations Interviews on Science from the New York Times Author:Claudia Dreifus Dreifus collects many of her best interviews for Science Times with some of the top names in science. The New York Times lends its name to this handy volume which offers the words right out of their mouths. Dreifus is well known for an engaging, personal interview tone and insightful questions that draw out the subject to speak hon... more »estly and openly. Dan Rather once said, "Being interviewed by Claudia Dreifus is like playing tennis with Steffi Graf; do your best, and you'll learn a lot; anything less, and she'll pave the court with you." In these 38 interviews from Science Times, the weekly section of The New York Times, Dreifus meets with the top minds working today across a broad range of scientific disciplines. As each conversation unfolds like a play, she draws her subjects into some fascinating and colorful exchanges on just about everything under the sun, including:
John McPhee, Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Annals of the Former World", who admits to tying himself to a chair in order to write.
Polly Matzinger, immune system specialist, who once held a job as a playboy bunny.
Dr. Leon Lederman, Nobel Laureate, whose sense of humor has earned him the title " the Mel Brooks of the physics world."
Dr. Rita Colwell, National Science Foundation Director, who explains why physicists make good husbands.
Dr. Benjamin Carson, pediatric neurosurgeon, who describes the feeling of "digging around in someone's brain."
Jeff Getty, AIDs Activist, who discusses his baboon, bone marrow transplant, and why he can't eat bananas in public.
Ira Flatow, host of National Public Radio's "Science Friday", who recalls a childhood fascination with electrical outlets, and how it almost blew up his mom's bathroom. Combining the savvy of a crack political reporter with a deep-rooted scientific curiosity, Claudia Dreifus reminds us that interviewing can be an art form.« less