Me & Isaac Newton

Me & Isaac Newton

DVD - 2001

Reveals the motivations of some of the most distinguished scientists of our time, from ages 33 to 81. From their earliest scientific questions in childhood to their most personal ponderings, these scientists reveal their histories and professional obligations to affect the world.

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Subjects
Scientists > Interviews.
Scientists > Biography.
Published
[United States] : Public Media Inc. : Home Vision Entertainment [distributor] c2001.
Language
English
Other Authors
Paul G. Allen (-), Gertrude B. Elion, Ashok Gadgil, Michio Kaku, Maja Mataric, Steven Pinker, 1954-, Karol Sikora, Patricia (Patricia A.) Wright, Michael Apted
Item Description
Title from disc label.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (DVD)(110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
ISBN
9780780025578
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Review by Library Journal Review

Directed by the award-winning Michael Apted (28 Up, 42 Up), Me & Isaac Newton is a fascinating documentary about seven scientists whose specialties range from the origins of new animal species and environmental pollution to language, cancer research, and robotics. Each scientist is introduced in a manner both captivating and easy to understand-even for the novice. The original and frank discussions of their journeys to discoveries that have changed their lives and our world are inspiring. Apted presents an engaging mix of men and women, exploring their early childhood experiences and their present-day scientific encounters, studies, and discoveries. Each of them has solved age-old mysteries in creative ways, and viewers will feel privileged to walk through their lives, their failures, and triumphs. For all but the youngest audiences, this film is awesome and thought-provoking; highly recommended.-LaRoi Lawton, Library & Learning Resources, Bronx Community Coll., CUNY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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