Description: Classical Mechanics by George Hrabovsky, Leonard Susskind Combining crystal-clear explanations of the laws of the universe with basic exercises (including essential equations and maths), this book covers the minimum that readers should master. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everything you need to know to start doing physics - and nothing moreThis is the ultimate master class in modern physics. World-class physicist and father of string theory Leonard Susskind and citizen-scientist George Hrabovsky combine forces in a primer that teaches the skills you need to do physics yourself. Combining crystal-clear explanations of the laws of the universe with basic exercises (including essential equations and maths), the authors cover the minimum that readers should master. They introduce the key concepts of modern physics, from classical mechanics to general relativity to quantum theory, and provide a practical toolkit that you wont find in any other popular science book. Notes A master course in modern physics, from the world-class physicist and father of string theory Susskind and citizen-scientist Hrabovsky. Combines clear explanations of the laws of the universe with basic exercises such as equations and maths. Author Biography George Hrabovsky (Author)George Hrabovsky is the president of Madison Area Science and Technology (MAST), a nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific and technological research and education. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin.Leonard Susskind (Author)Leonard Susskind has been the Felix Bloch Professor in Theoretical Physics at Stanford University since 1978, and his online lectures are viewed all around the world. One of the fathers of string theory, he is the author of The Black Hole War and The Cosmic Landscape. Review So what do you do if you enjoyed science at school or college but ended up with a different career and are still wondering what makes the universe tick? . . . The Theoretical Minimum is the book for you. -- John Gribbin * Wall Street Journal *A pleasure to read....a beautiful, high-level overview of the entire subject * Physics Today *What a wonderful and unique resource. For anyone who is determined to learn physics for real, looking beyond conventional popularizations, this is the ideal place to start. It gets directly to the important points, with nuggets of deep insight scattered along the way. * Sean Carroll, author of The Particle at the End of the Universe * Promotional Here is the ultimate master class in modern physics. In Classical Mechanics, world-class physicist and father of string theory Leonard Susskind and citizen-scientist George Hrabovsky combine forces in a primer that teaches the skills you need to do physics yourself. Review Text So what do you do if you enjoyed science at school or college but ended up with a different career and are still wondering what makes the universe tick? . . . The Theoretical Minimum is the book for you. Review Quote So what do you do if you enjoyed science at school or college but ended up with a different career and are still wondering what makes the universe tick? . . . The Theoretical Minimum is the book for you. Promotional "Headline" Everything you need to know to start doing physics - and nothing more Details ISBN0141976225 Author Leonard Susskind Year 2014 ISBN-10 0141976225 ISBN-13 9780141976228 Media Book Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle The Theoretical Minimum Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 256 DEWEY 530 Format Paperback Short Title Classical Mechanics Language English UK Release Date 2014-02-25 Translator Michael A. Scarpitti Edited by Gnon Baba Birth 19691203 Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Position Director Qualifications MD Publication Date 2014-02-25 Alternative 9780141994062 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-03-25 AU Release Date 2014-03-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78462366;
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ISBN-13: 9780141976228
Book Title: Classical Mechanics
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Classical Mechanics: the Theoretical Minimum
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Year: 2014
Subject: Mechanics
Item Height: 198 mm
Item Weight: 191 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Leonard Susskind, George Hrabovsky
Item Width: 129 mm
Format: Paperback