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threemonkeysAll physical knowledge at the fundamental level is contained in two pillars of physics, general relativity and quantum theory. Einstein was the founder of the first and the godfather of the second and paved the way for the possible unification of both.
The above is a quote from Einstein's Cosmos by Michio Kaku. It is a bit of a giveaway how Kaku feels about Einstein. It is a reverent look at the life and work of Einstein with particular emphasis on his legacy on physics as a whole. And by the way, it is wonderful. It isn't a big book but it is one of the most fascinating and plain enjoyable reads I have had in a long time. There are not any serious amounts of actual science to take in, just a well told story about a scientist and his work.
My appreciation of this book is not a huge surprise. Kaku is, in my opinion, the best of the science popularisers around today. In fact if faced with a pile of books to read (like the one in my library) I will pick a Kaku title to read first of all - I bought this book on Friday and it immediately went to "read this one next" status. It is the combination of a top notch scientist and a consummate storyteller that is a winning combination.
The above is a quote from Einstein's Cosmos by Michio Kaku. It is a bit of a giveaway how Kaku feels about Einstein. It is a reverent look at the life and work of Einstein with particular emphasis on his legacy on physics as a whole. And by the way, it is wonderful. It isn't a big book but it is one of the most fascinating and plain enjoyable reads I have had in a long time. There are not any serious amounts of actual science to take in, just a well told story about a scientist and his work.
My appreciation of this book is not a huge surprise. Kaku is, in my opinion, the best of the science popularisers around today. In fact if faced with a pile of books to read (like the one in my library) I will pick a Kaku title to read first of all - I bought this book on Friday and it immediately went to "read this one next" status. It is the combination of a top notch scientist and a consummate storyteller that is a winning combination.
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Date: 2006-03-13 12:20 am (UTC)I've not heard of him. But since you both recommend him and since I know both of you and know how closely your opinions agree with mine, it looks like I'm going to have to read this book.
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Date: 2006-03-13 12:31 am (UTC)Do you want to borrow this and/or Beyond Einstein? The latter being is a kind of companion volume which looks at the current Physics state of play.