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Instant Physics: from Aristotle to Einstein, and Beyond 1st edition
Tony Rothman
Instant Physics: from Aristotle to Einstein, and Beyond 1st edition
Tony Rothman
For all of you who break out in a sweat at the thought of thermodynamics, or freeze up at the mention of quantum mechanics, like a bolt from the blue, INSTANT PHYSICS will zap you through the fascinating history of our most basic, yet baffling, science.
From the thousand-year search for proof of the existence of the ever-elusive atom to the varied and heated arguments behind the big bang theory, INSTANT PHYSICS answers all the heavy questions with a light touch. You'll learn:
* How the Greek philosophers used the sledgehammer of mathematics to break apart the mysteries of the physical universe.
* Why gravity is a "romantic" force.
* How to tell the difference between a gluon, a meson, and a quark, even if you can't see them.
INSTANT PHYSICS is crammed with special features, including chapter summaries, who's who lists, biographical and historical tidbits, and a host of illustrations, photos, equations, diagrams, and drawings.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 21, 1995 |
ISBN13 | 9780449906972 |
Publishers | Ballantine Books |
Pages | 256 |
Dimensions | 130 × 200 × 20 mm · 217 g |
Language | English |
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