Quantum Leaps: 100 Scientists Who Changed the World

by Jon Balchin

Introduces 100 scientists and examines their achievements. Includes the fields of physics, biology, chemistry and genetics.

Genres: Science, History, Nonfiction, Biography, Reference, Education

208 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Saja · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Özlem · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book except one thing. The information on Sigmund Freud's famous concept called "Oedipus Complex" is incomplete if not inaccurate. Freud's Oedipus complex consists of two forms as a negative and positive. "In its positive form, the child's rival is the parent of the same sex and the child desires sexual union with the parent of opposite sex. In its negative form, the child's rival is the parent of the opposite sex and the child desires the parent of the same sex". It seems the book pays attention only to negative form of the concept and this might be misleading for readers. Other than that I consider the book as a useful guide towards the further, detailed search on scientists and the scientific world.

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[Amarjeet Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quantum Leaps was my first introduction to the world of science. The book which provided me with a purpose to pursue the world of science and make it one of my mainstays in life. I was fascinated by the lives of the 100 scientists and the fact that they pursued the truth without any concerns of entertaining political correctness and the like.

I still recommend this book to all young readers today.

[Mehran · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really worth it as it's a great motivator for who lost his sense of curiosity by spending some years on schools. Knowing that how hard it used to be to discover how our world works - which is simply available to all of us and made it seem worthless and ordinary - will change the way you look at your opportunity.

[Rafay Ansari · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to start with. Then again its not in detail , two pages per person which is good. Although i used it more as a reference guide and further researched about the figures. Unshockingly only 2 women and 1 Muslim among the 100 scientists

[Farhad Da · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief history of eminent scientists that have changed the course of history! Some of their aspect of their lives are represented in the book that can be quite useful!

In order to change the world a person should stand on shoulder of giants and this book has represented 100 of them!

[Chris Maddix · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains 2-page summaries of the efforts of 100 historic scientists, from Aristotle to Stephen Hawking. It is an excellent reference book which could certainly be a starting point for further research.

[Cienie · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[James Corson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked up this book to brush up on some of the key scientists through the years. I guess it did its job, but it was kind of boring, and it also didn't do the best job of explaining some of the key concepts. I'm sure there are better science books out there, but this one wasn't terrible for a quick read.

[Annie Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read the last half of the book this time round, but I have two responses:

1. The two page biographies are interesting and a give a quick review of who different people are. Or, if you are new to the history of science, these bios can be used as a quick introduction.

2. The English often leaves something to be desired; a good proof reader would have been an asset. Also, a few times I wondered if Balchin was wrong about a scientific statement or if it was my memory that was wrong. I haven't yet double-checked any of these instances, but if you are using this book as more than a general review or introduction, do verify what you read.

With those caveats, I'm glad I read the latter half of this book.

[Johnnysbookreviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

It did not have Einstein or Elon Musk in the book. I think these are good additions to have. I was interested on Tim Lee, who was inventor of the world wide web or internet. Now, internet is the thing to do to look for businesses, restaurant hours, if a business has a certain thing you are looking for, video, etc. This wasn't the way in the early 1990's, and it has only got better since then. 

Crazy how things have got more advanced. This was a good book, but a book I would not read cover to cover.

[kaitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very informative and clearly written. I would definitely reccommend to others with an interest in science, but not necessarily a vast knowledge on the subject due to age or other factors. It was concise and included many interesting facts and the major (and quite a few minor) accomplishments of a variety of scientists and mathematicians.

[Rouhollah Abdolvahab · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب جالبی بود. نکاتی را از زندگی نامه برخی دانشمندان آموختم که جای دیگری به این صورت ندیده بودم.

یک مشکل این کتاب فراموش کردن دانشمندان خارج از دنیای غرب است! هیچ نامی از ابن سینا، خواجه نصیر و یا مثلا ابوریحان نیامده است.

برای علاقه مندان به تاریخ علم قابل استفاده است.

[Laura Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is exactly the book I needed to help me study for Jeopardy. Yay science! Thank you, Borders bargain section!

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to flick in and flick out of. Almost all the greats are here with one glaring omission. Scientist? Mathematician? Librarian? Poet? Historian? Eratosthenes was all these.

[Kamilah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my current bathroom reader. You won't learn much about science, but in two page bios in chronological order you'll gain an overview of the progression of science starting with Anaximander.

[Obiora Okwudili · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative...

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did a good job of summarizing the lives of a 100 great scientists, but I didn't understand much of the science that they did from reading this book!