Bibliography
Some Published Reviews
- 'This book is wonderful.' Laboratory
News
- 'Looking into the scientific future has its pitfalls,
unless the writer’s information or imagination is
unusually strong. Brian J Ford shows how it ought to be
done.' The Observer
- 'Brian inspires all of us to be better and more-rounded
microscopists with his scholarly approach to the subject
he chooses. 'Eclectic' is a word to express that
scholarly approach but it doesn't do his justice when one
considers the psychology, physiology, science and
humanities content he blends into his presentations. Some
of us attend I/M because we don't want to miss Brian's
multiple contributions to its success.' The Microscope
- 'Dissatisfied with the tendency in modern science towards
narrowness, fascination with high technology,
obscurantism and zeal for publishing, Ford sets out [to]
recommend an approach to science based on the natural
philosopher’s desire to understand, clarify and
communicate.' Bulletin of the History of Medicine
- 'Brian is the cleverest man in Britain' Anne Robinson,
BBC 'Watchdog' programme
- 'It is given to few to have such a command of language .
. . Brian is a research scientist who has so notably
shown himself on television to be one of the rare masters
of the art of getting the message across'. Medical
News (leader column)
- 'What Brian Ford set out to do was encompass related
aspects . . . within a single volume. A well presented
and readable text.' New Scientist
- 'Brian J Ford takes a cool view . . . he is always in
charge of his material.' Observer
- 'He says we have all been bullied by the modern expert,
the new-style scientist who chases column inches as
energetically as any young starlet.' Sunday Times
- 'Fascinating and important . . . a comprehensive
treatment within a small compass. Mr Ford’s clear
and forthright style is here enjoyable deployed in the
cause of good food and good health.' Education in
Chemistry
- 'Important, well written and entertaining.' Times
Literary Supplement
- 'A rich source of provocative ideas. The author pours out
information and stimulating theories. His plethora of
ideas makes for exhausting reading . . . it will
illuminate a great many subjects.' School Science
Review
- 'The author’s scholarly familiarity with his subject
is evident throughout.' New York Library Journal
- 'Ford says that a scientific consensus was often not good
enough to establish scientific facts. He says that the
entire priorities of education and research would have to
be changed.' The Times of India
- 'Ford offers his audience a reasonable balance and the
chance to improve their perspective.' The Times
- 'Brian Ford, using simple language and expert knowledge,
moves easily from arachnids to zoology and genuinely
instructs and entertains.' Sunday Times
- 'Brian J Ford believes that most scientific research can
be easily understood. His series is an example of the
best kind.' New Scientist
- 'Ford’s rules should be painted on the walls of
laboratories like the Ten Commandments in a parish
church.' Times Higher Education Supplement
- 'Noteworthy contribution . . . careful, thorough. Fully
deserves to stand by Dobell’s work.' Quarterly
Review of Biology
- 'One of our wonderful speakers was the ebullient
personality of professional speaker Brian J Ford . . .
whom everyone turned out to hear.' California Mensa
Bulletin
- 'Many of us come to INTER/MICRO meetings with one of our
main objectives to find out what Brian has thought of
next. He is unique, a scholar, innovative, highly
practiced in his fields of biology and microscopy, and a
superb storyteller, making any subject come exciting and
alive.' The Microscope.