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Fear of Physics: A Guide for the Perplexed

Lawrence M. Krauss

A lively and informative look at physics and how physicists think."A splendid book for those who...want to tour the forefront of theoretical physics with a lively and inventive mind." "--Washington Post Book World"

" "Fear of Physics" is perhaps the first major work to successfully convey how physicists think. It's fun to follow along." "--Christian Science Monitor"

"Readable, amusing, and wise. Krauss tells how a good scientist thinks about nature."--Robert K. Adair, author of "The Physics of Baseball"

Book Details

  • Publisher: Basic Books
  • Publish Date: Jun 5th, 2007
  • Pages: 288
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.21in - 5.90in - 0.70in - 0.85lb
  • EAN: 9780465002184
  • Categories: Physics - General

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About the Author

Lawrence M. Krauss is Ambrose Swasey Professor of Physics and Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Center for Education and Research in Cosmology and Astrophysics at Case Western Reserve University. He is the only physicist to have received the top awards by the American Physical Society, the American Institute of Physics, and the American Association of Physics Teachers. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

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