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Which more recent books do you wish had been available when you were an undergrad student, grad student, or postdoc?
I still have CRC (Chemical Rubber Co.) Standard Mathematical Tables, 15th Ed. I've had it since "back in the day."jedishrfu said:CRC Handbook of Mathematical Stuff
The concept behind "Books You Wish Were Available Back in the Day" is to imagine and discuss books that could have been written in the past but were not. These books could have had a significant impact on history or could have been influential in shaping our society.
One example of a book that could have been written in the past but was not is a fictional account of a woman's journey during the suffrage movement in the United States. This book could have shed light on the struggles and triumphs of women fighting for their right to vote in the early 1900s.
There could be various reasons why these books were not written in the past. Some possible reasons could include societal constraints, lack of resources or opportunities for certain groups of people, or simply because the author did not exist at that time.
Imagining these books can help us understand history better by allowing us to explore alternative perspectives and narratives that were not previously considered. It can also prompt us to question the dominant narratives and fill in the gaps in our understanding of history.
Absolutely! Many of the topics and themes that could have been explored in these books are still relevant and important today. With the advancements in technology and the increasing diversity in the publishing industry, there is a greater opportunity for these books to be written and published now.