kittynh
1st October 2007, 09:17 AM
This is my favorite book about physics. I know I skipped physics in high school, and never saw a reason to even take physics in college. Like most of us, I never even thought of physics beyond Einstien. Physics was just a vague theory about time/space and apples falling off trees.
This book brings physics into the real world. It shows us how the great discoveries and scientists have changed our world. Things like photography and Xrays are featured. Each chapter is a little bit of science history, with a good enough mix of science and story to keep anyone interested. Can I make myself miserable plowing though a physics textbook to understand basic physics? well yes, but then I'd be really miserable
Can I read this book and enjoy it while finally thinking "so THAT'S what my friends are talking about!" YES!
A wonderful book for a gift for a young teenager, or for that adult that missed all those wonderful science classes (thanks guidance counselor) and wants to know what it's all about.
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This book brings physics into the real world. It shows us how the great discoveries and scientists have changed our world. Things like photography and Xrays are featured. Each chapter is a little bit of science history, with a good enough mix of science and story to keep anyone interested. Can I make myself miserable plowing though a physics textbook to understand basic physics? well yes, but then I'd be really miserable
Can I read this book and enjoy it while finally thinking "so THAT'S what my friends are talking about!" YES!
A wonderful book for a gift for a young teenager, or for that adult that missed all those wonderful science classes (thanks guidance counselor) and wants to know what it's all about.
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