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Richard Dawkins - An Appetite for Wonder

Richard Dawkins - An Appetite for Wonder

Saturday 2 November
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6 PM  /   £13, £11 (C)

The author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion has written an account of his early life, the influences that shaped and inspired him. Blisteringly honest, funny, revealing and surprising, An Appetite for Wonder, The Making of a Scientist, unpacks the highly personal story of a world-famous scientist. Richard Dawkins was recently voted the world’s most influential thinker in Prospect Magazine’s poll of 10,000 readers. This will be a unique book festival experience. 

Event sponsored by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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