The Physics of Hockey - Rilegato

Hache, Alain

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0801870712 ISBN 13: 9780801870712

Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 2003

Riassunto

A professor of physics introduces readers to the science behind the sport of hockey, revealing the thermodynamics and mechanics of the game. (Sports & Recreation)

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Recensione:

"Haché brings to this informative study the perspective of a physicist and amateur hockey player (goalie). He stints on neither the physics, which he presents clearly, nor the hockey, making the reader feel like going to a game."

(Scientific American)

"Intriguing... Haché is a physics professor and an amateur hockey player who combines his two passions in this book, which uses hockey to explain various aspects of physics, from thermodynamics to fluid dynamics."

(Publishers Weekly)

"A book that will amuse and delight hockey lovers... Physical concepts are covered at a level that the average first year physics student would readily grasp. This book is highly recommended recreational reading for anyone with an inclination toward physics and an interest in the game."

(Tim Bach The Physicist (Australia))

"The Physics of Hockey opened my eyes to a whole new way of viewing and understanding the game I love. It is pure entertainment, cover to cover. Who would have guessed physics could be so much fun?"

(Mike Brophy The Hockey News)

"An incredibly well-written and very approachable book... For chemists in the audience..., there are several discussions laced throughout the text that border more on materials science than physics."

(Randall C. Willis Today's Chemist at Work)

"Enjoyable to read... All aspects of the game are investigated and the mathematics are easy to follow."

(Physics Teacher)

"Many high school students will learn good science, and any reader will learn more about the game."

(Choice)

"A great book and well worth buying a copy."

(Calvin S. Kalman Physics Teacher)

"Well-written, scientifically interesting, and pitched at a level that will appeal to both the literate high school student and the professional scientist. Even hockey coaches might read it!"

(Paul J. Nahin, University of New Hampshire)

"This is a book every hockey player needs and every hockey fan will love. Well written, complete and thoroughly enjoyable, it's a book you won't want to pass up."

(Barry Parker, author of Einstein's Brainchild and Chaos in the Cosmos)

L'autore:

Alain Haché is an assistant professor of physics at the Université de Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0801870712
• ISBN 13: 9780801870712
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 192