Each week Science reviews books, and occasionally work in other media, in all fields of natural and social science, as well as work relevant to the world of science in general. Review copies can be sent to: Sherman J. Suter, Book Review Editor, Science, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005-3920, USA. E-mail: science_bookrevs{at}aaas.org Current Reviews Past Reviews Books Recently Received at Science Science Books & Films Online

CURRENT REVIEWS

Selfless Memes

Science 20 November 2009; 326 (5956): 1063a
The Age of Empathy. Nature’s Lessons for a Kinder Society, by Frans de Waal (Harmony, New York, 2009)
reviewed by Johan J. Bolhuis
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Preferences and Penalties Differ

Science 20 November 2009; 326 (5956): 1063b
The Mathematics of Sex. How Biology and Society Conspire to Limit Talented Women and Girls, by Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams (Oxford University Press, New York, 2009)
reviewed by Raegen T. Miller
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PAST REVIEWS

A series of browseable annual lists, sorted by book title, book author, reviewer, and date of publication

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BOOKS RECENTLY RECEIVED AT SCIENCE

• A list of all books received this past week
• A topically sorted series of lists of all books received during the last three months

SCIENCE BOOKS & FILMS ONLINE

SB&F is written for librarians, media specialists, curriculum supervisors, science teachers, and others responsible for recommending or purchasing science materials. It provides critical reviews of the scientific accuracy and presentation of print, audiovisual, and electronic resources intended for use in science, technology, and mathematics education.

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