The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World Paperback - 2011
by Kakalios, James
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A highly entertaining exploration of the complicated science of quantum mechanics made easy to understand by way of pop culture. Kakalios explains why the development of quantum mechanics enabled our amazing present day.
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- Title The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World
- Author Kakalios, James
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition UsedGood The cover is clean but does show some wear.
- Pages 336
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Avery Publishing Group, East Rutherford, NJ, U.S.A
- Date 2011-11-01
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 49FUKR001PTG_ns
- ISBN 9781592406722 / 1592406726
- Weight 0.87 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.9 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.29 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Quantum theory
- Dewey Decimal Code 530.12
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Summary
A highly entertaining exploration of the complicated science of quantum mechanics made easy to understand by way of pop culture.
As a young science fiction fan, physicist James Kakalios marveled at the future predicted in the pulp magazines, comics, and films of the '50s and '60s. By 2010, he was sure we'd have flying cars and jetpacks. But what we ended up with-laptop computers, MRI machines, Blu-ray players, and dozens of other real-life marvels-are even more fantastic. In The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics, he explains why the development of quantum mechanics enabled our amazing present day.
In his trademark style, Kakalios uses pop culture examples- everything from the graphic novel Watchmen to schlock horror movies of the '50s-to elucidate some of the most complex science there is. And he brings to life the groundbreaking scientists whose discoveries made our present life possible. Along the way, he dispels the misconception that quantum mechanics is unknowable by mere mortals. It's not magic; it's science!
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- Library Journal, 03/01/2013, Page 43
