These essays by Haldane are collected from several sources including some that originally appeared in the Daily Worker and many are short. All were selected by the editor to not only illustrate Haldane's characteristic habits of thought but also to be accessible to laymen. Haldane lived from 1892 to 1964 and while a brilliant scientist was also known as a leading communist for a while. He admitted enjoying his service at the front during WWI but at the end of his life was in India writing on non-violence. The essays are arranged in more or less chronological order and I rather enjoyed them for the subjects and the humor (of a type that I really appreciate). My husband read them some years ago and would recommend them as well.

Collection of essays by Haldane (1892-1964) the Scottish biologist connected with the London Zoo. Very thoughtful and accessible essays on scientific topics: size, death, history, God, origins, inequality, Darwin, germs, blood and iron, dogs and cats, among others. ( )