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Published by Springer, 1991
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- Title
- The Charm of Physics
- Author
- Glashow, Sheldon L.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Publication year
- 1991
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0883187086
- ISBN 13
- 9780883187081
- Item weight
- 1.44 pounds
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A collection of previously published writings on topics in contemporary physics, by the Nobel Prize-winning physicist, teacher, and raconteur known for his popularization of the arcane and enigmatic reaches of sciences. For the general reader. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Reviews
In these 27 pieces, derived from the Nobel Laureate's speeches, interviews and published papers, Glashow's style is by turns conversational and science-journal stiff. Several articles, especially "Towards a Unified Theory," his 1979 Nobel acceptance speech, that recapitulate the progress of physics are models of organizing difficult concepts for the general reader. Because the collection is assembled from so many sources, however, there is an irritating amount of overlap, and the range of scientific notation puts several pieces out of the reach of lay readers. Still, students of physics can rejoice in having this round view of Glashow's thinking on science, society, grand unified theories, SETI, supercolliders and the like.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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