The polemic mode of science writing goes back at least as far as the golden age of Muslim science, when it centred on the value of science and on its relation to Islam.
For example, when promoting the female condom in a variety of countries including India, Sri Lanka, Senegal, South Africa and Thailand, people were more engaged when the discussion centred on how it can feel to rub the outer ring on the clitoris, or the inner ring on the end of the penis, than when the message was solely about how it can prevent pregnancy and STIs [ 2].
Hornby has, in many respects, sidestepped this problem by making sure that his books are unlikely to feel like a grim slog even when they centre on difficult or painful subjects.
When its life was centred on books, Baghdad was, my friend, a beacon in the worlds of astronomy, medicine, mathematics and philosophy.
"It was alarming when it was just centred on Glasgow; now it looks as if its following the drugs supply route," he said.
The view that Mary had been spared also from the disposition to evil inherent in original sin was not clearly articulated until the 12th century, when considerable debate was centred on an English celebration of Mary's conception.
But the exchange in the Commons marks more than this: a broadening of the field of battle between the parties.Until this week, most of the arguments have centred on when and whether Britain should adopt the euro.
During the Mughal period (early 16th to mid-18th century), when political power became centred on Delhi, Khari Boli absorbed numerous Persian words and came to be used as a lingua franca throughout the empire, especially by merchants who needed a common commercial language.
In a week when much debate has centred on Tottenham's decision to allow goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to continue after his collision with Everton striker Romelu Lukaku at Goodison Park, Szczesny required lengthy treatment following a clash of heads with United's Phil Jones.
Even during times when storylines aren't centred on my character, the writers still come up with little twists for him all the time".
