The Big Science Read was launched at Jodrell Bank’s literary weekend, 13th - 14th June 2008, featuring award-winning space historian Piers Bizony and celebrated Science Fiction author Brian Aldiss. The campaign invites people to explore, re-discover and get excited about science-themed books and hopes to stimulate public debate of current issues relating to scientific and technological advances. The campaign team have put together a suggested reading list of contemporary popular science and fiction titles to get you started and there are plenty more recommendations of seminal science reads and other resources to be found on their website.
The Big Science Read is inviting members of the public to vote for their favourite science-themed read - any book that you have found life-changing, inspirational or revelatory. The book can be either factual or fictional in genre as long as it explores science or technology as a core theme. The winner of the public vote will be announced at a special event later in the year. To vote for your favourite book and share your personal reviews with others please see visit the website. And don't forget you can discuss the books and other related topics at the Manchester Literature Festival blog or the Manchester Science Festival blog.
The Big Science Read Weekend
Over the weekend of 24th-26th October 2008, Manchester Literature and Science Festivals will be hosting a series of readings, debates and workstops exploring the interaction between literature and science. The festival invites you to join a line-up of nationally renowned authors, poets and scientists to explore everything from climate change to gene technology.
The Big Science Read is co-ordinated by Manchester Literature Festival, Manchester Science Festival, Time to Read and Jodrell Bank (The University of Manchester).
Posted on 08/08/2008 by Sciencewise-ERC
