Quantum Man

Richard Feynman's Life in Science

Lawrence M. Krauss (Arizona State University)

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Norton
10 April 2012

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Mathematics & Sciences; Physics

Series: Great Discoveries

Perhaps the greatest physicist of the second half of the twentieth century, Richard Feynman changed the way we think about quantum mechanics, the most perplexing of all physical theories. Here Lawrence M. Krauss, himself a theoretical physicist and a best-selling author, offers a unique scientific biography: a rollicking narrative coupled with clear and novel expositions of science at the limits. From the death of Feynman's childhood sweetheart during the Manhattan Project to his reluctant rise as a scientific icon, we see Feynman's life through his science, providing a new understanding of the legacy of a man who has fascinated millions.

By: Lawrence M. Krauss (Arizona State University)
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 349g
ISBN: 9780393340655
ISBN 10: 0393340651
Series: Great Discoveries
Publication Date: 10 April 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science

"""Seamlessly entwining colorful episodes of physics’ most ‘curious character’ with wonderfully clear descriptions of Feynman’s penetrating breakthroughs in quantum theory, Krauss’s account is both entertaining and masterly. A great read."" -- Brian Greene ""A lively and engrossing biography of a lively and engrossing man."" -- Steven Pinker ""Lawrence Krauss's wonderful biography manages to combine a rolling narrative with a crystal clear explanation of Richard Feynman's science. Its lively descriptions make both electromagnetism and quantum mechanics fun, while Krauss's personal reflections on his subject add a new level of insight into the man and his scientific legacy. Quantum Man is a masterpiece."" -- Walter Isaacson"