The Joy of Physics by Arthur W Wiggins
For those who have always wanted to discover the joy of physics, this is the book that they've been waiting for. Many people remember their struggles with physics in high school and have wished for the right opportunity to gain an appreciation of this significant area of knowledge. Now is their chance not only to understand physics, but to do physics. The author provides the general reader with a fun-filled, entertaining, and truly educational tour of this all-important science. What makes the study of physics so worthwhile? The author says that, despite its reputation for difficulty, physics has an enormously ambitious goal, which appeals to people's innate curiosity: to understand the workings of the entire universe, from the smallest quarks to the largest galaxies. Learning and comprehending as much as we can about the inner and outer workings of the universe is what evokes the joy of physics. Taking a hands-on approach, he invites the reader to share the joy. Easy, practical experiments pepper the book and connect the ideas of physics with the reality of the universe. The yo-yo, flying disc, shake flashlight, laser pointer, LED, and even a microwave experiment with an edible result add to the fun.Complete with lively, memorable cartoons by Sidney Harris-America's premier science cartoonist-this book reveals the inherent fun, intellectual pleasure, and supreme importance of a subject that we can now finally tackle and enjoy.
Arthur W. Wiggins is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Physics at Oakland Community College and a critically acclaimed author. Sidney Harris is regarded as one of the world's premier science cartoonists and illustrators.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781616144531 |
| ISBN 10 | 161614453X |
| Title | The Joy of Physics |
| Author | Arthur W Wiggins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Prometheus Books |
| Year published | 2011-03-23 |
| Number of pages | 472 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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