Publisher | Abacus |
ISBN 13 | 9780349105321 |
ISBN 10 | 0349105324 |
Book Subtitle | Richard Feynman And Modern Physics |
Book Description | Richard Feynman was the most brilliant and influential physicist of our time. Architect of quantum theories, enfant terrible of the atomic bomb project, caustic inquisitor on the space shuttle commission, ebulent bongo-player and storyteller - Feynman played a bewildering assortment of roles in the science of the post-war era. A brilliant interweaving of Richard Feynman's colourful life and a detailed and accessible account of his theories and experiments. |
About the Author | James Gleick was an editor and reporter at the New York Times for ten years. He is the author of GENIUS and also CHAOS, which was nominated for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. He lives in New York City. |
Language | English |
Author | James Gleick |
Publication Date | 2-Apr-1994 |
Number of Pages | 560 |
Genius paperback english - 2-Apr-1994