The six easiest chapters from Feynmans landmark work, Lectures on Physics specifically designed for the general, non-scientist reader.
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Richard P. Feynman was Richard Chace Tolman Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology. He was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize for his work on the development of quantum field theory. He was also one of the most famous and beloved figures of the twentieth century, both in physics and as a public intellectual.
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Despite being 'easy' these are full-on scientific concepts. Nevertheless, they are explained about as clearly as possible by one of the finest scientists and communicators of the last hundred years. This isn't a casual read, but it is extremely interesting and mind-blowing. It got me so interested that I ended up buying the full set of Physics textbooks by Feynman!
I'd regard this as essential and enjoyable reading for anyone interested in the way the world works, as this explores some of the most crucial scientific theories that have a bearing on all aspects of science and nature. The structure and behaviour of atoms, quantum mechanics and gravity, are all covered superbly. By the end of the book, you'll still be fairly boggled by the concepts, but they are so fundamental to life, science and technology that there are few people who wouldn't benefit from at least some understanding of these landmark theories.
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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My son bought me this book for Christmas. I have always had a fascination for physics and as a lay person I found this book extremely readable. I cannot claim to understand all the concepts in detail but these lectures must be close to perfection in explaining matters that are hard to understand.
To give an example - I have an enquiring mind and yet I reached the age of 58 without understanding why a person or article orbiting the earth appears to be weightless. After reading Richard Feynmans brief explanation I now understand.
PS On a similar topic I can thoroughly recommend Quarks, Leptons and the Big Bang by Jonathan Allday published by Institute of Physics Publishing.
To give an example - I have an enquiring mind and yet I reached the age of 58 without understanding why a person or article orbiting the earth appears to be weightless. After reading Richard Feynmans brief explanation I now understand.
PS On a similar topic I can thoroughly recommend Quarks, Leptons and the Big Bang by Jonathan Allday published by Institute of Physics Publishing.
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What is remarkable about the book Six Easy pieces is that Richard Feynman is able to explain concepts in physics with simple examples that anyone can understand. He is also refreshingly honest -- he says "This is what we know" and "This is what we don't know" in a very straightforward way. The book is very good at explaining physics concepts and would make a good primer for someone who skipped high school physics. The book also explains the relationship of physics to other sciences (chemistry, biology, etc.) in a way that is simple and yet clear.
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i'm hate maths, but i love physics....and trough this book i could learn more stuff without having to be a good mathematician
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Insight on Feynman's amazing explanations
This is a wonderful book for you to experience physics and start to understand it without lots of mathmatical equations and pure and hard physics!
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Good foundation for wider reading in Physics, but a bit dull.
This book was very engaging.. towards the end.
The first two chapters were quite dull, just talking about the applications of Physics. Read more
The first two chapters were quite dull, just talking about the applications of Physics. Read more
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This book is very imspirating, yes u read corectly INSPIRATING, because this book it's not about only physics it can help u to see the world from many aspects, go buy it u will... Read more
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Great Book, I have really enjoyed reading it.
Whilst it is called Six "Easy" Pieces, it does go into a fair bit of detail in explaining the various topics, however it is... Read more
Whilst it is called Six "Easy" Pieces, it does go into a fair bit of detail in explaining the various topics, however it is... Read more
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Like Relearning Physics Again
Having spend most of my adult life in the science and engineering community it was great to recieve insight/inspiration from a new source. Read more
Published on 10 May 2011 by Xarada
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Thank You Mr Feynman
Six Easy Pieces is a extraordinary introduction to physics and, as Paul Davies opines in his opening remarks (p. Read more
Published on 6 May 2011 by John Dexter
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He was better than my old Physics teacher
Lets get it straight from the start, I am useless at science. I was useless at school and i'm useless at it now. As for Physics, well i'm uselesser(?) than useless. Read more
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