A Random Walk in Science, - Rilegato

Weber, Robert L.

 
9780854980277: A Random Walk in Science,

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This anthology provides an insight into the wit and intellect of the scientific mind through a blend of amusing and serious contributions written by and about scientists. The contributions record changing attitudes within science and mirror the interactions of science with society.

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Physical description; xvii, 206 p. : plates, ill. ; 24 cm. Summary; This anthology provides an insight into the wit and intellect of the scientific mind through a blend of amusing and serious contributions written by and about scientists. The contributions record changing attitudes within science and mirror the interactions of science with society. Subjects; Science. Quotations. Physics ; Humour. Science / General. Science - Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc.

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Includes: When does jam become marmalade? The transit of Venus. Heaven is hotter than Hell. A contribution to the mathematical theory of big game hunting. Arrogance in physics. Gulliver's computer. Life on Earth (by a Martian). How radar began. The Mason-Dixon line. The trial of Galileo. In defence of pure research. A theory of ghosts.

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9780750306492: A Random Walk in Science: An Anthology Compiled by the Late R L Weber (1913-1997)

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0750306491 ISBN 13:  9780750306492
Casa editrice: CRC Press, 2000
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