Conversations on the Dark Secrets of Physics (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st Ed. 1991)

The idea for this book began over four decades ago when Edward Teller began teaching physics appreciation courses at the University of Chicago. Then, as now, Dr. Teller believes that illiteracy in science is an increasingly great danger to American society, not only for our chil dren but also for our growing adult population. On one hand, the future of every individual on this globe is closely related to science and its applications. Fear of the results of science, which has become prevalent in much of the Western World, leads to mistaken decisions in important political affairs. But this book speaks of no fears and of no decisions-only of the facts that can prevent one of them and indirectly guide the others. From the perspective of this book, a second point is even more vii viii PREFACE significant. The first quarter of this century has seen the most won derful and philosophically most important transformation in our thinking. The intellectual and aesthetic values of the points of view of Einstein and Bohr cannot be overestimated. Nor should they be hidden at the bottom of tons of mathematical rubble. Our young people must be exposed to science both because it is useful and because it is fun. Both of these qualities should be taken at a truly high value."

General

Imprint:	Perseus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1991
First published:	1991
Authors:	Wilson Talley • Edward Teller • Wendy Teller
Dimensions:	222 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
Edition:	Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st Ed. 1991
ISBN-13:	978-0-306-43772-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General
LSN:	0-306-43772-4
Barcode:	9780306437724

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!