Physics in the 20th Century

by Curt Suplee

Book Overview

Using clear text and a thematic approach, Curt Suplee provides understandable explanations of a number of crucial concepts in modern physics that include quantum mechanics, chaos theory, fission,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810990849
• ISBN13: 9780810990845
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

excellent

I recommend this book. It has excellent graphic quality and it tells the hystory of physics in a very exciting way.

This book is beautiful

The photographs alone inspire awe. For a layman, this is avery good book, with very brief descriptions of differentaspects of 20th century physics presented along with themagical photographs. Perhaps, the non-specialist can glimpsethe fascination and beauty of physics from the photos and canget just an idea of why the professionals are so dedicated tothis most basic of all scientific disciplines.

excellent review of physics

This book covers all of the major advances in physics in the last 100 years. After reading this, it becomes clear how far we have come in our understanding in just 100 short years. Fascinating pictures as well. Highly recommended, an excellent resource for teachers and students.

A book for science lovers

An excellent book for those who never tire of learning more about science and the nature of the universe. In addition to beautiful photographs and clear descriptions of the science, the book provides interesting human and historic information on the discovery process. Easy, informative and entertaining reading.