One of the world\'s foremost nuclear physicists (celebrated for his theory of radioactive decay, among other accomplishments), George Gamow possessed the unique ability of making the world of Science accessible to the general reader.
Infinity, as in his other books, George Gamow succeeds where others fail because of his remarkable ability to combine technical accuracy, choice of material, dignity of expression, and readability.". . . "In One Two Three .
It belongs in the library of anyone curious about the wonders of the scientific universe.
Whatever your level of scientific expertise, chances are you\'ll derive a great deal of pleasure, stimulation, and information from this unusual and imaginative book.
Infinity also includes over 120 delightful pen-and-ink illustrations by the author, adding another dimension of good-natured charm to these wide-ranging explorations. . .
Brimming with amusing anecdotes and provocative problems, One Two Three .
In the pages of this book readers grapple with such crucial matters as whether it is possible to bend space, why a rocket shrinks, the "end of the world problem," excursions into the fourth dimension, and a host of other tantalizing topics for the scientifically curious.
Among the topics scrutinized with the author\'s celebrated good humor and pedagogical prowess are the macrocosm and the microcosm, theory of numbers, relativity of space and time, entropy, genes, atomic structure, nuclear fission, and the origin of the solar system.
He brings that ability to bear in this delightful expedition through the problems, pleasures, and puzzles of modern science.
One of the world\'s foremost nuclear physicists (celebrated for his theory of radioactive decay, among other accomplishments), George Gamow possessed the unique ability of making the world of Science accessible to the general reader
