The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA by James D. Watson
This book is a personal account of the race to discover the structure of DNA, told from the perspective of one of the co-discoverers. It provides an insider's view of scientific research, the collaboration and competition, the dedication, the doubt, the exhilaration of discovery, and the often fraught relationship between science and the rest of life. The book also explores the personalities, quirks, and conflicts of the scientists involved in the groundbreaking discovery.
The 182nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 64,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 5th on Best Science Book Ever (the Royal Institution of Great Britain)
- 7th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 11th on 25 Greatest Science Books of All Time (Discover Magazine)
- 33rd on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- 532nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- The Guardian's Essential Library (The Guardian)
- Books That Shaped America (Library of Congress)
- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
- The Well-Educated Mind (Book)
- The 50 Best Books of the Century (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)
- 100 Most Influential Books of the Century (Boston Public Library)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)