Physics Books
Here you will find reviews of books about physics, physicists, or the general study of science. These will mostly be historical or educational in nature, although the occasional fiction or humorous book might slip in, if it's appropriate.
General Physics Reference Books
These books cover a range of basic physics concepts and are useful as a supplement to an introductory physics course, or to self-teach yourself physics concepts.
These books cover a range of basic physics concepts and are useful as a supplement to an introductory physics course, or to self-teach yourself physics concepts.
Movie & Television Physics Books
Most movies do a very bad job at representing physics, but sometimes a movie or television show can be used to teach real-world physics lessons. The following books are some examples of how to analyze a show to gain such lessons, even if the show itself involves a world where the laws of science are not the most important ones.
Most movies do a very bad job at representing physics, but sometimes a movie or television show can be used to teach real-world physics lessons. The following books are some examples of how to analyze a show to gain such lessons, even if the show itself involves a world where the laws of science are not the most important ones.
Books about Albert Einstein & Relativity
Albert Einstein is one of the most compelling figures in all of physics, and there are a wide range of books that explore his life and scientific achievements. This list, by no means comprehensive, demonstrates some intriguing resources for learning more about Albert Einstein.
Albert Einstein is one of the most compelling figures in all of physics, and there are a wide range of books that explore his life and scientific achievements. This list, by no means comprehensive, demonstrates some intriguing resources for learning more about Albert Einstein.
Why Science? by James Trefil
In this book, James Trefil - co-author of the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy - makes a strong case for the need for scientific literacy in American society (and indeed in all societies). At the same time, he puts this need in perspective, making clear parameters about what everyone needs to know, as opposed to turning everyone into miniature scientists.
In this book, James Trefil - co-author of the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy - makes a strong case for the need for scientific literacy in American society (and indeed in all societies). At the same time, he puts this need in perspective, making clear parameters about what everyone needs to know, as opposed to turning everyone into miniature scientists.
Endless Universe: Beyond the Big Bang
Steinhardt & Turok present a revolutionary new model of cosmology which removes the need for the inflationary phase in the Big Bang. Using concepts from string theory, they present a new cyclic model in which the laws of physics do not break down at the moment of the universe's creation.
Steinhardt & Turok present a revolutionary new model of cosmology which removes the need for the inflationary phase in the Big Bang. Using concepts from string theory, they present a new cyclic model in which the laws of physics do not break down at the moment of the universe's creation.
The Physics of Christianity by Frank J. Tipler
A review of The Physics of Christianity by controversial Tulane University physicist Frank J. Tipler. In this book, Tipler outlines an interpretation of quantum physics which could theoretically be consistent with a literal interpretation of Christian doctrine, and would explain everything from the virgin birth to the existence of miracles, and the ultimate goal of mankind.
A review of The Physics of Christianity by controversial Tulane University physicist Frank J. Tipler. In this book, Tipler outlines an interpretation of quantum physics which could theoretically be consistent with a literal interpretation of Christian doctrine, and would explain everything from the virgin birth to the existence of miracles, and the ultimate goal of mankind.
Brainteaser Physics: Challenging Physics Puzzles
A review of Brainteaser Physics: Challenging Physics Puzzlers by Goran Grimvall which ... well, the name pretty much says it all.
A review of Brainteaser Physics: Challenging Physics Puzzlers by Goran Grimvall which ... well, the name pretty much says it all.
The Meaning of It All by Richard P. Feynman
A review of The Meaning of It All, a book collecting three 1963 lectures by Richard P. Feynman which focused on religious, political and social issues of the day ... issues that continue to resonate in today's world.
A review of The Meaning of It All, a book collecting three 1963 lectures by Richard P. Feynman which focused on religious, political and social issues of the day ... issues that continue to resonate in today's world.
Electric Universe by David Bodanis
Your faithful Physics Guide reviews the book Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity by David Bodanis, winner of the Royal Society's 2006 Aventis prize for best popular science book.
Your faithful Physics Guide reviews the book Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity by David Bodanis, winner of the Royal Society's 2006 Aventis prize for best popular science book.