Philip Ball

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  • Philip Ball is an accomplished English science writer with a background in chemistry and physics.

  • He worked as an editor for Nature for over a decade and currently writes for Chemistry World.

  • Ball's work spans various scientific topics, with his most renowned book being "Critical Mass: How One Things Leads to Another," which won the 2005 Aventis Prize for Science Books.

  • His writing style combines rigorous scientific understanding with accessible explanations, often applying mathematical models to social and economic phenomena.

  • Ball's diverse scientific background and extensive experience in science communication have established him as a respected voice in popularizing complex scientific concepts for a broader audience.

Books by Philip Ball