The Path of No Resistance: The Story of the Revolution in Superconductivity

This is a witty and interesting history of one of the more popularly known, if not as widely valued or understood, triumphs of modern science. The story behind this story is actually more interesting than the story itself. That is, the people and events that lead to the breakthrough of higher-temperature superconductors are surprisingly human and, therefore, more easily appreciated by those of us who are not cryogenics physicists. The author has an engaging style and, but for a short section that slightly over-applauds the Japanese, recites the facts without ever lecturing.A really fun read for anyone who likes behind-the-scenes science books.