Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher

Learn how to think like a physicist from a Nobel laureate and “one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century” (New York Review of Books) with these six classic and beloved lessons
 

It was Richard Feynman’s outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors of physics. From 1961 to 1963, Feynman delivered a series of lectures at the California Institute of Technology that revolutionized the teaching of physics around the world. Six Easy Pieces, taken from these famous Lectures on Physics, represent the most accessible material from the series.

In these classic lessons, Feynman introduces the general reader to the following topics: atoms, basic physics, energy, gravitation, quantum mechanics, and the relationship of physics to other topics. With his dazzling and inimitable wit, Feynman presents each discussion with a minimum of jargon. Filled with wonderful examples and clever illustrations, Six Easy Pieces is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of physics by one of the most admired and accessible physicists of modern times.

“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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Lessons in Physics (and Life) from the Field’s Greatest Teacher
Learn about Einstein’s theory of relativity from a physics Nobel laureate and “one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century” (New York Review of Books) in six memorable lessons. Learn about the inherent conflict between science and religion, people’s distrust of politicians, and our universal fascination with flying saucers, faith healing, and mental telepathy. This collection from scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner highlights the achievements of a man whose career reshaped the world’s understanding of quantum electrodynamics. This is a delightful collection of Richard P. Feynman’s insights to provide students, teachers, and enthusiasts alike an opportunity to learn physics from some of its greatest teachers. In this book, Feynman covers a dazzling array of topics and themes, scientific developments, and personal histories.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0465025277
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Basic Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2011
Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780465025275
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0465025275
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 11 and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1160L