Genius
richard feynman and modern physics
$32.79
- Paperback
544 pages
- Release Date
3 April 2000
Summary
Feynman: The Enigmatic Genius of Modern Physics
Richard Feynman was a towering figure, the most brilliant and influential physicist of his time. He was the architect of groundbreaking quantum theories, the enfant terrible of the atomic bomb project, and a caustic inquisitor on the space shuttle commission. Yet, he was also an ebullient bongo player and captivating storyteller—Feynman played a bewildering assortment of roles in the science of the post-war era.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349105321 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349105324 |
| Author: | James Gleick |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 544 |
| Release Date: | 3 April 2000 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 126mm x 38mm |
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Critics Review
thoughtful and fascinating.
the book is a moving, beautifully written literate and perceptive account of Feynman’s life. - NATURE
I came away from Genius feeling that I knew a lot more about Feynman and his play in 20th century science. - SUNDAY TIMESGleick’s narrative, consistently measured and elegant is a formidable work of scientific biography. - NEW STATESMENthoughtful and fascinating. - THE LITERARY REVIEWAbout The Author
James Gleick
James Gleick was an editor and reporter at the New York Times for ten years. He is the author of GENIUS and also CHAOS, which was nominated for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. He lives in New York City.
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