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Biography & Memoir· United States

The Double Helix

by James Watson
Aggregate Editorial Score36/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1968195 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1968, The Double Helix established James Watson as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Watson's personal, witty, and controversial account of the race to discover the structure of DNA is one of the most celebrated science memoirs ever written. The book also provoked a lasting debate about the contribution of Rosalind Franklin. Themes of DNA, science, competition run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1968.

Book Details

AuthorJames Watson
Published1968
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages195
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780743316095
Editorial Score36/100
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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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196813
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Double Helix about?

Watson's personal, witty, and controversial account of the race to discover the structure of DNA is one of the most celebrated science memoirs ever written. The book also provoked a lasting debate about the contribution of Rosalind Franklin.

Who wrote The Double Helix?

The Double Helix was written by James Watson, from United States. First published in 1968.

What awards has The Double Helix won?

The Double Helix has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1968.

Is The Double Helix worth reading?

The Double Helix is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in DNA, science, competition.

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What category is The Double Helix?

The Double Helix is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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The Double Helix originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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