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To his colleagues, Richard Feynman was not so much a genius as he was a full-blown magician: someone who "does things that nobody else could do and that seem completely unexpected." The path he cleared for twentieth-century physics led from the making of the atomic bomb to a Nobel Prize-winning theory of quantam electrodynamics to his devastating exposé of the Challenger space shuttle disaster. At the same time, the ebullient Feynman established a reputation as an eccentric showman, a master safe cracker and bongo player, and a wizard of seduction. Now James Gleick, author of the bestselling Chaos, unravels teh dense skein of Feynman's thought as well as the paradoxes of his character in a biography--which was nominated for a National Book Award--of outstanding lucidity and compassion.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679747044
ISBN-13
9780679747048
eBay Product ID (ePID)
179072

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Book Title
Genius : the Life and Science of Richard Feynman
Author
James Gleick
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Nanoscience, Physics / Quantum Theory, Physics / General, Science & Technology
Publication Year
1993
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Science
Number of Pages
560 Pages

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Item Length
8in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
16.4 Oz

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Qc16.E5
Target Audience
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Lccn
93-007838
Dewey Decimal
530/.092

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by bmwiba70Oct 11, 2017
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I have no math or science background. Physics has been an area I have ignored. This book was so well written and comprehensible that I couldn't wait to pick it up and read more. The development of the atomic bomb and the resultant atomic energy applications may be the hallmark of the 20th century. The story of Feynman is one of near obsession with unfolding knowledge and a quest for discovery. The practical application of his work is impressive and will contribute to advances in many areas. Buy this book and get ready for an adventure ride and a glimpse into true genius.
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Acclaimed author , giant of modern era. You are in for a ride
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by gramchemMay 09, 2009
A most amazing life, a most amazing biography
If you love science and if you love the scientific process, if you love the aesthetic of the human mind, then you will love this book. James Gleick truly captures the beauty of the mind of physicist Richard Feynman. There is almost a theme of mysticism that runs through the narrative, even though Feynman himself would challenge that premise.
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by _mZjaHpWT52@Del...Jan 30, 2011
The creative wonder of a Genius!
I have a copy of this book in my personal library but am giving this copy to a friend. If you like the creative wonder of science this is the book to read. This is about genius in its many varied forms and is a pure joy to read!

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Genius : The Life and Science of Richard Feynman by James Gleick (1993, Trade Paperback)

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