Luminous Fish Tales of Science and Love

This collection of linked stories by internationally renowned evolutionist Lynn Margulis reveals science from the insideits thrills, disappointments, and triumphs. A largely fictional account, it draws on her decades of experience to portray the poor judgment, exhaustion, and life-threatening dedication of real scientiststheir emotional preoccupations, sexual distractions, and passions for research. The esoteric, demanding, sometimes exhilarating world of science emerges from the shadows of its passive narrative into the sunlight of the personal voice of those who attempt to wrench secrets directly from nature. All of us who struggle to balance family, professional, and social commitments with intellectual quest will be intrigued by the humanity of these tales.Margulis, Lynn is the author of 'Luminous Fish Tales of Science and Love', published 2007 under ISBN 9781933392332 and ISBN 1933392339.