James Gleick
James Gleick is an American author and historian of science whose work has chronicled the cultural impact of modern technology. Recognized for his writing about complex subjects through the techniques of narrative nonfiction, he has been called "one of the great science writers of all time". He is part of the inspiration for Jurassic Park character Ian Malcolm.
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- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Harvard UniversityHarvard CollegeRiverdale Country School
- Awards
- 🏆 Hessell-Tiltman Prize🏆 PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award
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1954
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