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James Gleick

James Gleick (/ɡlɪk/; born August 1, 1954) 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…

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Writer
Alma mater
Harvard University
Born
(1954-08-01) August 1, 1954 (age 72) New York City
Notable works
Chaos (1987) Genius (1992) The Information (2011)
Relatives
Peter Gleick, brother

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