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Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - Larry Cunningham - Goodreads

Somewhat dated in many ways today. On the other hand, Sagan's contemplations are always worth considering, and his writing is always eloquent. Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - John - Goodreads

Because the collection of material here is so eclectic, there is no over-arching theme or narrative. Consequently, While I really enjoyed some parts, breezing through them in a heartbeat, others were ... Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - Peggy Bechko - Goodreads

A great book on the joys of science - of discovering how the world works - sort of. Carl really brought it out. I'd have given it more than three stars - the info is great, the point of view ... Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - Mary - Goodreads

Written in 1974-1975 this work by Carl Sagan is dated in terms of some of its information. Still the book did not disappoint. I learned alot about the flaws in the theory of Catastrophism, the ... Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - Jay - Goodreads

I really love Carl Sagan! His mission to popularize science is admirable and I thought that the Cosmos Series and the film Contact are both wonderful works. That being said... I found Broca's Brain to ... Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - Nadin Soliman - Goodreads

Some chapters were very interesting and others very boring i couldn't even read! Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - AndrewP - Goodreads

Interesting information on 'How the World Works'.. sort of.. Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - Alex - Goodreads

It's very hard to give a review and rating for the entirety of this book. From chapter to chapter it feels disjointed and varies quite a bit in both content and quality. I seem forced to review the ... Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - William - Goodreads

I've been on a Sagan kick, but this was a tough read to get through. The book is a little technical, but even more tedious in sections, discussing in depth discoveries of the 1950s and 1960s. The best ... Read full review

Review: Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science

User Review  - Peter - Goodreads

A fun bunch of facts, but there's no narrative. It doesn't build to anything. I love Sagan, but it felt like this just bounced off me. Read full review


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