For the Love of Physics: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge Of Time – A Journey Through the Wonders of Physics
May 10, 2011 by Actaphysica
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Rock Star,
If physics has rock stars, Walter Lewin is one. If physicist rock stars can have groupies, I confess to being one.
As I read the publisher’s text about the book, I felt a little blush. Could that refer to me?! Truly, Walter Lewin’s online lectures changed MY life. Sounds silly? Well it’s true. Not only did I get very interested in a subject I thought out of my grasp, but I continued my education in physics. I “discovered” a lot of application of physics to my business practice. To shorten the story, I use physics in my business and my clients have benefited greatly and my career has blasted off.
Now, the book is like listening to Dr. Lewin talk. For a fan, what could be better? The videos of his lectures might be better but they are very math intense. The book is light on the math. That’s good.
I do wish the book had more than than the too brief picture collection about 2/3′ds through. I would like some illustrations to go with the topical discussions. Still, overall, I love the book but that’s because I see Dr. Lewin as a sort of virtual mentor. I could never afford MIT or qualify to get in to MIT. Dr. Lein’s lectures opened MIT to me.
So a physics fan, and especially a Walter Lewin fan, will love the book. I hope every one of his students will buy two copies (I did)—cherish one and give the other away. Your gift may inspire the next Einstein (male or female).
The only negative? That beautiful Dutch accent, which lends itself to physics, doesn’t come through in print.
Great read.
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The superlative, amazing sharing of knowledge and the beauty of Physics,
If you have not yet read For The Love Of Physics, I highly recomend that you do so. Please do not miss out on such an opertunity as to own and read this book written by the legendary Walter Lewin.
The book is so wonderfully written, Walter captured my attention from the very firs word and right straight through each chaper and to the end of the book. I loved it so much.
What a fabulous experience and oppertunity to see the world in a new way, and see all the beauty of the Physics behind it. Walter Lewin has proven that Physics does work and makes reading about it so enjoyable.
I have been a fan for several years now,and have seen all his lectures, and I will personally treasure this book, I love it. Walter Lewin really excells in this book, showing his love for Physics and Art, it is a real eye-opener.
I know that you all will enjoy reading For The Love Of Physics, I know I did.
Anne M. Bacchiocchi
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