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Understanding Einstein’s Theories of Relativity: Written in and last updated inGamow’s overview of the postwar state of the art in mathematics, physics, biology, and astronomy is lucid, if occasionally challenging, with charming illustrations by the author scattered through the text. How to write a great review Do Say what you liked best and least Describe the author’s style Explain the rating you gave Don’t Use rude and profane language Include any personal information Mention spoilers or the book’s price Recap the plot.
View all onfinity comments. It well shed a light on things you thought you understood, but turn out you don’t. Readable, accessible, with humor injected.
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You can remove the unavailable item s now or we’ll automatically remove it at Checkout. This reminds me of a quote by Carl Sagan where he calls Books, the shackles of time. Untypically for popular science books, this one is enhanced by the author’s own delightful sketches. Untypically for popular science books, this one is enhanced by the author’s own delightful sketches. It is highbrow entertainment at its best, a teasing challenge to all who aspire to think about the universe.
One Two Three . . . Infinity: Facts and Speculations of Science
The author explains his thoughts very concisely and in a very easily understandable manner. The Physics of Time. May 04, Ben Haley rated it it was amazing. Brimming with amusing anecdotes and provocative problems, One Two Three.
Brimming with amusing anecdotes and provocative problems, One Two Three.
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His use of imaginary numbers in the treasure hunt appears to be incorrect. This book blew my mind when I was in my early teens and I have been interested in math, both avocationally and vocationally, every since. And I was impressed to see how many things he got right.
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Nov 05, Dan Cohen rated it really liked it Shelves: In the Author’s Own Words: He brings that ability to bear in this delightful expedition through the problems, pleasures, and puzzles of modern science. There are some topics that wouldn’t make sense if the reader never came across the basic ideas that build it. Feb 09, Sabbir Ahmed rated it really liked it Shelves: This page was last edited on 7 Septemberat Item s unavailable for purchase.
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Extra Dimensions in Space and Time. Let There Be Light. Relativity and Its Roots. The more complex topics related to relativity and time-space paradigms will need a more erudite reader to understand and appreciate. He doesn’t clutter up the narrative with stories about his personal life, and it’s not exactly because he’s short of material: