Reviewed by Stormy Beasley, MyShelf.Com
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In "The Best American Science Writing 2002," editors Matt Ridley and Jesse Cohen showcase 21 authors of various periodicals. Each article tells a tale of science issues in this technologically driven age; from the "mad scientist" perspective of Dr. Joe Rosen, a plastic surgeon, to the validation of quantum physics by Dr. David Deutsch.

The reader will not only get some touching human interest stories, but also a great deal of scientific and technological facts as well as some history. This compendium also brings up the issue of attempting to relate science to light, in every single part of our lives. Although in some senses this is quite possible, in others, there is discord and disharmony. However, this book will provoke the thoughtful reader and may even change how one views science as a whole. I recommend this book on that basis alone.