The Physics Book: From the Big Bang to Quantum Resurrection, 250 Milestones in the History of Physics (Union Square & Co. Milestones)
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“A thrilling, fast-paced excursion through the history of physical discovery . . . from silly putty to string theory” (Dr. Paul Halpern, author of Collider).
Following his previous volumes, The Science Book and The Math Book, acclaimed science writer Clifford Pickover returns with a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thought-provoking entries. In addition to exploring such engaging topics as dark energy, parallel universes, the Doppler effect, the God particle, and Maxwells demon, The Physics Book extends back billions of years to the hypothetical Big Bang and forward trillions of years to a time of “quantum resurrection.” Like the previous titles in this series, The Physics Book offers a lively and accessible account of major concepts without getting bogged down in complex details.
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Elfy Ever After (verified owner) –
I kind of wanted it before, but then I read a little in the “Look Inside!” function, and decided I knew I HAD to have it. And I haven’t regretted my purchase yet! Just, everything about it…is so wonderful.
Keva Chrisman (verified owner) –
Bought it for my college son for Christmas. He loved it.
Bobby (verified owner) –
Informative, thorough, and a great read!
mpetit (verified owner) –
Excellent book quality!
Dan Hill (verified owner) –
It is a wonderful reference book.
Josh Stankard (verified owner) –
This book is awesome. Perfect for today’s reader with short bits that can be picked up and put down whenever without missing a beat!
Anna (verified owner) –
Couldn’t put it down! As a matter of fact, it made me reevaluate my college major. Very informative but not overly sophisticated to an average person. Thanks!
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
In great condition
Nap (verified owner) –
I teach courses at the University level, and was recently asked by our Dean to find new ways to improve critical thinking skills in the classroom. After being recommended by a friend, I decided to pick this up.
While this book is intended for K-12, it has valuable insights for growing critical thinking skills. So many students going into higher education are coming from a system which does not teach them how to think critically. This book encourages the role of the teacher to guide students in conversation that can challenge them intellectually and creatively. I highly recommend it.
Allyson M. W. Dyar (verified owner) –
If you’ve ever wanted to know about physics, this is the book for you.
Presented in a more or less chronological order of events, it thoroughly covers ever aspect of physics from mechanical to quantum.
If I had any complaints, it’s a minor one: it’s a really LONG book, but well worth reading if you have any interest in physics.