by Bill Bryson · Crown Pub · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780767908184
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«A Short History of Nearly Everything» is Bill Bryson's popular science work, published by Crown Pub in hardcover (544 pages, in English).
Bryson explores the big questions of science, from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, and talks with archaeologists, anthropologists, and mathematicians. The result is a journey through natural history and human knowledge, told with warmth and humor.
Winner of the EU Descartes Prize in 2005 and shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for non-fiction in 2004.
Aimed at curious readers without prior scientific training and those seeking an enjoyable approach to science and natural history.
William McGuire Bryson is an American-British journalist and author. Bryson has written nonfiction books on topics including travel, the English language, and science. Born in the United States, he has resided in Britain for most of his adult life, returning to the U.S. between 1995 and 2003, and holds dual American and British citizenship. He was the chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011.
