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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: David LindleyPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Anchor Books Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.244kg ISBN: 9781400079964ISBN 10: 1400079969 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 12 February 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for David Lindley's <i>Uncertainty</i> Provides a useful precis of the mind-blowing progress of physics in the early 20th century. <i>The New York Times</i> Lindley captures the passion of the struggle, showing both the public controversies and the sometimes harsh private judgments. . . . The story is told with verve. <i>Nature A physicist and skilled science writer, Lindley neatly sketches the players and chessboard at the Solvay Conferences, where Einstein lost his battle against the quantum world. <i>USA Today</i> Charmingly written and a delight to read. . . . Highlights the human element of science. <i>The Economist</i> Layers keen human drama on top of mind-bending scientific advancement. <i>Discover Magazine</i> Brilliantly captures the personalities and the science surrounding the most revolutionary principle in modern physics. . . . Truly thrilling. Walter Isaacson, author of <i>Einstein: His Life and Universe</i></p> Far and away the best popular account of the development of quantum mechanics I have encountered. Michael D. Gordin, <i> American Scientist</i></p> Brilliantly captures the personalities and the science surrounding the most revolutionary principle in modern physics. This book is . . . truly thrilling. Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and Universe Charmingly written and a delight to read. . . . Highlights the human element of science. The Economist Provides a useful precis of the mind-blowing progress of physics in the early 20th century. The New York Times Far and away the best popular account of the development of quantum mechanics I have encountered. Michael D. Gordin, American Scientist “Brilliantly captures the personalities and the science surrounding the most revolutionary principle in modern physics. This book is . . . truly thrilling.” —Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and Universe <br> “Charmingly written and a delight to read. . . . Highlights the human element of science.”— The Economist   <br>“Provides a useful précis of the mind-blowing progress of physics in the early 20th century.” — The New York Times <br>“Far and away the best popular account of the development of quantum mechanics I have encountered.”<br>—Michael D. Gordin, American Scientist Author InformationDavid Lindley holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Sussex University and has been an editor at Nature, Science, and Science News. Now a full-time writer, he is the author of The End of Physics, Where Does the Weirdness Go?, The Science of Jurassic Park, Boltzmann's Atom, and Degrees Kelvin. He is also a recipient of the Phi Beta Kappa science writing prize. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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