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ianjsimpson

ianjsimpson

Library manager, budding writer, film fan, science historian (or truthfully, I just read a lot about the history of science, especially natural sciences and Victorian science). Favourite author is John Wyndham, although I have no idea why. I'm pro-nature and pro-technology. I love satire, live comedy, independent stores and independent minds. I... more »
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  • member since August 11 2009

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  • the musicologist

    the musicologist says

    I have read it. Part of the reason it was so unfocused seeming is it was almost an exact transcription of the lectures he gave at Yale. It makes for a conversational style, though it is somewhat fraught with digressions and side thoughts. The lectures are available on iTunesU for free if you're interested.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )