The Prism And The Pendulum - The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments In Science

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Science's exquisite experiments in a nutshell.

Recommendation: This book is perfect for those who are interested in science experiments that have had a great impact on our lives. Robert P. Crease vividly describes the ten most beautiful experiments in science, which took place between two millennia, including the measurements of the Earth's circumference by Eratosthenes and experiments on the quantum mechanics. These experiments are presented in such an intricate and fascinating way that the readers can easily understand the concepts and importance behind each one. Overall, The Prism And The Pendulum is a book that will make readers fall in love with the sheer beauty and magnificence of science experiments.

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The Prism And The Pendulum - The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments In Science

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ISBN: 9781400061310
Date of Publication: 2003-09-23
Format: Hardback
Related Collections: History, Science, Philosophy
Goodreads rating: 3.92
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A philosopher and historian creates a thought-provoking odyssey through two
millennia of scientific accomplishment, capturing ten key experiments that
changed the world forever, from Eratosthenes's first measurement of Earth's
circumference, to Foucault's pendulum, to Galileo's study of the speed of
falling bodies, to the realm of quantum mechanics. 30,000 first printing.


Author: Robert P. Crease
Publisher: Random House Incorporated
Publication Date: 2003
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Science's exquisite experiments in a nutshell.

Recommendation: This book is perfect for those who are interested in science experiments that have had a great impact on our lives. Robert P. Crease vividly describes the ten most beautiful experiments in science, which took place between two millennia, including the measurements of the Earth's circumference by Eratosthenes and experiments on the quantum mechanics. These experiments are presented in such an intricate and fascinating way that the readers can easily understand the concepts and importance behind each one. Overall, The Prism And The Pendulum is a book that will make readers fall in love with the sheer beauty and magnificence of science experiments.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.