Galileo's Finger : The Ten Great Ideas of Science

(Author) Peter Atkins
Format: Paperback
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Galileo's Finger is quite simply the best introduction to modern scientific concepts that has ever been written. Taking its cue from C.P. Snow's remark that 'not knowing the second law of thermodynamics is like never having read a work by Shakespeare', by reading this book you will become literate in modern science. The ten great ideas it introduces with brilliant imagery range from natural selection through quantum theory to curved spacetime.

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Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
388
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780198609414
Publish year:
2004
Publish date:
May 27, 2004

Peter Atkins

Peter Atkins is a British chemist and author known for his work in physical chemistry and thermodynamics. His most famous work, "The Periodic Kingdom," explores the periodic table in a engaging and accessible way. Atkins' writing style is clear, concise, and informative, making complex scientific concepts understandable to a wide audience.

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