James Gleick (www.around.com) was born in New York City in 1954. He worked for ten years as an editor and reporter for The New York Times, founded an early Internet portal, the Pipeline, and wrote three previous books: Chaos, Genius, and Faster. His latest book Isaac Newton is available from Pantheon. He lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with his wife.
"Fascinating and disturbing, amusing and informative, Faster is an
eclectic stew combining history, academic research, and anecdotes
drawn from the popular media." --The Boston Globe
"Well written and enjoyable. . . . A book that demands your
attention." --The Christian Science Monitor
"Nimble, smart, often funny, and--best of all--fast." --The New
York Times Book Review
From Genius to Chaos to time itself, in all its scientific, psychological, and cultural ramifications. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
"Fascinating and disturbing, amusing and informative, Faster
is an eclectic stew combining history, academic research, and
anecdotes drawn from the popular media." --The Boston
Globe
"Well written and enjoyable. . . . A book that demands your
attention." --The Christian Science Monitor
"Nimble, smart, often funny, and--best of all--fast." --The New
York Times Book Review
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