Stevens honors list of “70 Greatest Science Books” since 1900
Center for Science Writings publishes list and launches redesigned website
HOBOKEN, N.J. — The Center for Science Writings (CSW) at Stevens Institute of Technology has just published its list of “Seventy Greatest Science Books,” which is available on the newly redesigned CSW website. The books, written primarily by scientists but also by philosophers, historians, journalists and other worthies, stand out for their subject matter, rhetorical style and impact on science and the rest of culture. The project, which began two years ago, originally aimed at listing 100 books. “We think ‘Stevens 70’ has a mnemonic ring to it,” said John Horgan, Director of the Center for Science Writings of the College of Arts and Letters at Stevens. “Also, we worried that a larger list might seem boastful, like a list of ‘My 100 Closest Friends.’”
The list includes books published since 1900 and allows only one book per author, forcing some difficult choices. Books by Stevens employees have been excluded. The books listed, even if they are not currently in print, are available from Amazon or other retailers.
Stevens Institute of Technology created the Center for Science Writings in 2005 to draw attention to writings, from books to blogs, that shape public perceptions of science. The Center’s mission is to explore the boundaries between science and the media.
To view the list or for more information, please visit http://www.stevens.edu/csw.
About Stevens Institute of Technology
Founded in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology is one of the leading technological universities in the world dedicated to learning and research. Through its broad-based curricula, nurturing of creative inventiveness, and cross disciplinary research, the Institute is at the forefront of global challenges in engineering, science, and technology management. Partnerships and collaboration between, and among, business, industry, government and other universities contribute to the enriched environment of the Institute. A new model for technology commercialization in academe, known as Technogenesis®, involves external partners in launching business enterprises to create broad opportunities and shared value.
Stevens offers baccalaureates, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computer science and management, in addition to a baccalaureate degree in the humanities and liberal arts, and in business and technology. The university has a total enrollment of 2,150 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate students, with about 250 full-time faculty. Stevens’ graduate programs have attracted international participation from China, India, Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America. Additional information may be obtained from its web page at www.stevens.edu.
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