Ten Days in Physics that Shook the World by Brian Clegg

Ten Days in Physics that Shook the World by Brian Clegg

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Ten Days in Physics that Shook the World by Brian Clegg

The breakthroughs that have had the most transformative practical impacts, from thermodynamics to the Internet.

'Those in search of a well-written account of the world of science should look no further.. Ten Days in Physics That Shook the World succeeds where much of science writing fails, by creating a clear path between pivotal moments in scientific history and the world as we know it today.'

* Reaction *

'[I]nformative and accessible ... a really good potential entry point for younger readers looking to have a big picture view on what physics is.'

* Irish Tech News *

'[N]icely written and highly illuminating ... an engaging read not just for engineers and scientists, but for a broad "general" audience.'

* Engineering & Technology *
'Clegg is a skilled wordsmith and this is a light, easy read, filled with intriguing details' -- Peet Morris * popularscience.co.uk *
[A]n engaging exploration, ending with interesting speculation on the nature of a future 11th day. -- Peet Morris * Times Higher Education *
[A] solid primer ... Those new to the field will find this a fine overview of touchstone moments. * Publishers Weekly *
Appealing accounts of scientific breakthroughs by the veteran popularizer [Brian Clegg] ... A painless education on great milestones in physics. * Kirkus *
[A] good addition to popular science collections. * Booklist *
Brian Clegg is a popular science writer whose Dice World and A Brief History of Infinity were both longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. He has written for publications including Nature, The Times and BBC Focus.
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ISBN 13 9781785788345
ISBN 10 1785788345
Title Ten Days in Physics that Shook the World
Author Brian Clegg
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Icon Books
Year published 2022-04-07
Number of pages 208
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