Physically Speaking by Cc Gaither

Physically Speaking by Cc Gaither

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A collection of quotations pertaining to physics and astronomy. It lets you discover what others have said on topics ranging from anti-matter to x-rays.

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Physically Speaking by Cc Gaither

Physically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Physics and Astronomy provides the largest published collection of quotations pertaining to physics and astronomy. Some quotes are profound, others are wise, some are witty but none are frivolous. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and you will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from anti-matter to x-rays. This book can be read for pleasure or used as a handy reference by students, scientific readers, and the more general reader who is interested in who has said what on physics and astronomy.

"The book contains a wealth of informationOne finds quotations that one reads for one's own amusement, and one feels the urge to use again and again. … this book is bound to become successful because of the riches of its contents."
-The Chemical Intelligencer

"This book is an especially delightful anthology of quotations … Poetry, humor, history, fact, and wisdom are found here on every page … The book merits the strongest recommendation and will probably encourage its readers to look for Statistically Speaking, an earlier work by the same authors."
-School Science Review

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ISBN 13 9780750304702
ISBN 10 0750304707
Title Physically Speaking
Author Cc Gaither
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1997-01-01
Number of pages 504
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.