How did life on Earth begin? Is artificial intelligence possible? How do children learn a language? Is reality simply a figment of our imagination?
Ten years ago John Casti's Paradigms Lost addressed the 'Big Questions' of modern science, describing and weighing up the competing answers then available. It quickly became a classic of its genre, moving Isaac Asimov to remark 'it would make anyone want to be a scientist'.

With Paradigms Regained, Casti takes the most complex scientific theory, distils it into accessible, engaging language and, with brilliant scrutiny, illuminates the most mind-boggling questions of modern science.

-Was bike riding on the port hills ,and found the book at the sign of the Bellbird.Shoved It down the back of my shorts and took It home to read.Paradigms regained was lost on me.I like non fiction and the topic appealed,-while giving it a good go could only forge my way through 2 chapters.The last paragraph on page 2 to 1/2 way through page 3 sums up the style of writing.I would read it if i had a higher IQ something like 300 or 400-would be needed i think.will drop it off in town somewhere public today sometime.(25/7/04)

CAUGHT IN CHRISTCHURCH PORT HILLS NEW ZEALAND

found in alligators jaws, in Christchurch Musuem
At least I think it was an alligator, my eyes were on the book !

Haven't read yet but previous catcher did well to get through 2 chapters by the look of it !