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The Ig Nobel Prizes The Annals of Improbable Research

Hardcover • 2002 • English

The Ig Nobel Prizes The Annals of Improbable Research

By Marc Abrahams

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About the book

A sidesplitting compendium that pays tribute to those individuals whose scientific achievements cannot or should not be reproduced. Everyone knows about the Nobel Prizes, those prestigious awards that recognize the world's most talented and innovative minds. Unfortunately, not all of the hopeful thinkers and academics around the globe can become Nobel Laureates, but some are lucky enough to win the esteemed Ig Nobel Prize instead. Their unbelievable accomplishments are now documented in glori...Show more

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ISBN

9780525947530

Publisher

Dutton

Published year

2002

Language

English

Original title

The Ig Nobel Prizes The Annals of Improbable Research

Format

Hardcover

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