Ten Days in Physics that Shook the World: How Physicists Transformed Everyday Li

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Physics informs our understanding of how the world works - but more than that, key breakthroughs in physics have transformed everyday life. We journey back to ten separate days in history to understand how particular breakthroughs were achieved, meet the individuals responsible and see how each breakthrough has influenced our lives.It is a unique selection. Focusing on practical impact means there is no room for Stephen Hawkings work on black holes, or the discovery of the Higgs boson. Instead we have the relatively little-known Rudolf Clausius (thermodynamics) and Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (superconductivity), while Albert Einstein is included not for his theories of relativity but for the short paper that gave us E=mc2 (nuclear fission). Later chapters feature transistors, LEDs and the Internet. Author Biography Brian Cleggs many books include Dice World and A Brief History of Infinity, both longlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize, and, most recently, What Do You Think You Are?, described by BBC Science Focus as a must-read. Review 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 * Long Description The breakthroughs that have had the most transformative practical impacts, from thermodynamics to the Internet. Physics informs our understanding of how the world works - but more than that, key breakthroughs in physics have transformed everyday life. We journey back to ten separate days in history to understand how particular breakthroughs were achieved, meet the individuals responsible and see how each breakthrough has influenced our lives. It is a unique selection. Focusing on practical impact means there is no room for Stephen Hawkings work on black holes, or the discovery of the Higgs boson. Instead we have the relatively little-known Rudolf Clausius (thermodynamics) and Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (superconductivity), while Albert Einstein is included not for his theories of relativity but for the short paper that gave us E=mc2 (nuclear fission). Later chapters feature transistors, LEDs and the Internet. Review Quote 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. Description for Sales People Focuses on some lesser-known milestones in physics history. Smart, accessible popular science- Brian Clegg at his best. A small, gifty B-format HBK Details ISBN1785788345 Author Brian Clegg Short Title Ten Days in Physics That Shook the World Pages 208 Publisher Icon Books Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1785788345 ISBN-13 9781785788345 Subtitle How Physicists Transformed Everyday Life DEWEY 530.09 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-04-07 Imprint Icon Books Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-04-07 UK Release Date 2022-04-07 Alternative 9781785787485 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-08-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:134983292;

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