Sharon bertch mcgrayne biography of michael

Sharon Bertsch McGrayne is the author of critically-acclaimed books about scientific discoveries and the scientists who make them.

Sharon bertch mcgrayne biography of michael

She is interested in exploring the cutting-edge connection between social issues and scientific progress--and in making the science clear, interesting and accurate for non-specialists. Her latest book, The Theory That Would Not Die, tells how an 18th century approach to assessing evidence was vilified for much of the 20th century before--in an overnight sea change--it permeated our modern lives.

In a full-page review in the New York Times Book Review, John Allen Paulos wrote, "If you're not thinking like a Bayesian, perhaps you should be." Editor's Choice, New York Times Book Review. "I recently finished reading The Theory That Would Not Die.

... Bayes's rule is a statistical theory that has a long and interesting history. It is important in decision making -- how tightly should you hold on to your view and how much should y