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An outstanding communicator, Richard P. Feynman inspired a generation of students with his energetic, unorthodox style of teaching. Drawn from his celebrated and landmark text Lectures on Physics, SIX EASY PIECES reveals Feynman's distinctive style while introducing the essentials of physics to the general reader. The topics explored include atoms, the fundamentals of physics and its relation to other sciences, the theory of gravitation and quantum behaviour. 'If one book was all that could be passed on to the next generation of scientists it would undoubtedly have to be SIX EASY PIECES' - John Gribbin, New Scientist
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Richard P. Feynman (1918-88) was one of this century's most brilliant and original thinkers. He taught at Cornell and the California Institute of Technology and received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in quantum electrodynamics. Books by Feynman published by Penguin include QED, and THE CHARACTER OF PHYSICAL LAW. Forthcoming: THE MEANING OF IT ALL (May 98) and SIX NOT-SO-EASY PIECES (September 98).
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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful
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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.
29 of 29 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.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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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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Physics made Fun
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
Published 7 months ago by Smithy
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 12 months ago by Xarada
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 13 months ago by John Dexter
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
Published 16 months ago by Shrews
just amazing
This book is just amazing. Feynman is a brilliant and terribly honest teacher. It makes you aware of the fact that if you have not studied Physics before you will unlikely be a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by francesca
'six easy pieces' by richard feynman
Pleasant book although very simple from a physical and mathematical point of view. It gives a very basic and informal introduction to physics for whom has never encountered this... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Leverkuhn
Amazing!
As an A-level physics student hoping to study physics at university, I have to say that this is one of the best popular science books I have read. Read more
Published 21 months ago by H. Moretti
A useful additional text for a physics undergraduate
As a physical chemist I had heard many good things about Richard Feynman's work and his ability to communicate, but had never read any of his books. Read more
Published 22 months ago by John HOLLAS
Everyone should at least try to read this!
For the budding physicist and the scientific virgins. Everyone should at least try to read this book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Dek
Makes physics interesting
Six Easy Pieces is a great place to start, not only for science students but also anyone else who skipped physics at school and wishes to get up to speed with what they missed. Read more
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