Instant Physics: from Aristotle to Einstein, and Beyond - Tony Rothman - Books - Ballantine Books - 9780449906972 - February 21, 1995
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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

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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