Genius

Richard Feynman and Modern Physics

James Gleick author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Published:2nd Apr '94

£14.99

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Genius cover

The life of Richard Feynman and the story of modern physics itself.

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.

the book is a moving, beautifully written literate and perceptive account of Feynman's life. NATURE I came away from Genius feeling that I knew a lot more about Feynman and his play in 20th century science. SUNDAY TIMES Gleick's narrative, consistently measured and elegant is a formidable work of scientific biography. NEW STATESMEN thoughtful and fascinating. THE LITERARY REVIEW

ISBN: 9780349105321

Dimensions: 199mm x 126mm x 38mm

Weight: 460g

544 pages