Pleasure of Finding Things Out: The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman (Helix Books)

Author: Richard P. FeynmanBrand: Basic BooksBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 288Release Date: 06-04-2005Part Number: 9780465023950Details: 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. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman-from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science-a life like no other. From his ruminations on science in our culture to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the world of ideas.EAN: 9780465023950Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inchesLanguages: English