Earth’s past and future are reflected in this year’s best books Ingo Arndt/naturepl, deimagine/E+/Getty Images
Frankenstein‘s creator, Mary Shelley, would approve of our new forays into the mysteries and mechanics of life. Take (Canongate) by Sally Adee, 91av‘s books columnist (see “Ten top sci-fi picks”). Adee explores the chemical and electrical ferment underpinning all growth and life, highlighting the pioneers and charlatans who discovered and exploited “bioelectricity”. She also conjures electric medicine: a future of good health, regenerated tissue and (perhaps) extended life.…
