Double Helix

James Watson's The Double Helix: A Review A review of Watson, James D. The Double Helix. New York: Atheneum, 1968. James Watson's account of the events that led to the discovery of the structure of deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) is a very witty narrative, and shines light on the nature of scientists. Watson describes the many key events that led to the eventual discovery of the structure of DNA in a scientific manner, while including many …

…firm dedicated feministic attitude. The reader could feel sympathy for the tribulations Wilkins had to go through working with her. The book was an excellent account of the discovery of the structure of DNA. Throughout the text, Watson mostly eluded to the greatness of others rather than to his own greatness. Even though he played probably the most significant part in the discovery of DNA's structure he gave credit to those that have inspired him.