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Title: Instant Physics : From Aristotle to Einstein, and Beyond by Tony Rothman ISBN: 0-449-90697-3 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 21 February, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.42 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A wonderful all-in-one book about Physics
Comment: Tony Rothman presents a unique style of explaining complex laws and theories using humor, intuitive imagery, and down-to earth illustrations. Find out what Special and General relativity actually state, what Quantum Electrodynamics is, and how Einstein got E=mc^2. Rothman's explanations are simple and often hilarious. All you need is some high-school algebra and you'll be on your way to Enlightenment
Rating: 4
Summary: Physics That Are Fun
Comment: I don't understand physics very well. After reading this book, I think I understand physics better. It can be a difficult topic and Mr. Rothman's presentation was very clear, easy to follow, and fun. He has a good sense of humor which moves the book along and makes it much more enjoyable to read.
In particular, in Instant Physics, Mr. Rothman covers a history of physics from the Ancient Greeks to the Modern World. In Greece, Mr. Rothman details the mistakes they made, and the great breakthroughs. He also takes the time to explain a little bit about the people who made these breakthroughs, and the events around them. Basically the world we come from influences how we view the Universe. Without changes in our world, many of the changes and advances in physics would not have happened. Mr. Rothman has written a good book, which explains physics well.
Rating: 4
Summary: An amusing, surprisingly complete introduction
Comment: This is a lot like other 'physics for beginners' books, with a few important differences. First, Tony Rothman is a good writer. He keeps the text light and fun. Exploring the secrets of matter and energy is easier when you have a sense of humor, and he knows it. Second, the basic facts appear at the beginning and end of each chapter for easy review. It's a convenient way to organize the book.
Third and finally, Rothman dives right into the mathematics of physics without apology. Sure, this stuff can boggle your mind if you don't have a head for it. But I'd rather have them there, in the book, so I can see them. I've read too many 'physics for beginners' books without any equations and I had no idea just how complex the math is. With this book, I can see that it's not THAT hard. I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in physics. It's one of the better introductions to the subject.
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Title: The Cartoon Guide to Physics by Larry Gonick ISBN: 0062731009 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 01 February, 1992 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Basic Physics : A Self-Teaching Guide by Karl F. Kuhn ISBN: 0471134473 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: March, 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Physics For the Rest of Us by Roger S. Jones ISBN: 0809237164 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1993 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher (Helix Book) by Paul Davies, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands, Richard Phillips Feynman ISBN: 0201408252 Publisher: Perseus Publishing Pub. Date: April, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Mad About Physics: Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities by Christopher Jargodzki, Franklin Potter ISBN: 0471569615 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 17 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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