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Books et al.

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

Biohistory of the Mascarenes
Science 15 August 2008; 321 (5891): 913
Lost Land of the Dodo, by Anthony Cheke and Julian Hume (Yale University Press, New Haven, CT, 2008)
reviewed by Storrs L. Olson
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Biohistory of the Mascarenes
Science 15 August 2008; 321 (5891): 913
Lost Land of the Dodo, by Anthony Cheke and Julian Hume (T & AD Poyser, London, 2008)
reviewed by Storrs L. Olson
Summary »  Full Text »  

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Bridging the Big Gap
Science 15 August 2008; 321 (5891): 914
On Deep History and the Brain, by Daniel Lord Smail (University of California Press, Berkeley, 2008)
reviewed by Asif A. Ghazanfar
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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

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.

Science. ISSN 0036-8075 (print), 1095-9203 (online)