One Two Three . . . Infinity: Facts and Speculations of Science by George Gamow

Product Description

Over 120 delightful pen-and-ink illustrations by the author add another dimension of good-natured charm to these wide-ranging explorations. A mind-expanding volume for the layman and the science-minded.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #19412 in Books
Published on: 1988-09-01
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
352 pages
Customer Reviews

Still as intriguing as the day it was written
"Those who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it."
It is hard to believe this book was first written in 1947 and updated in 1961. In spite of a degree in Mathematics, I had never heard of George Gamow.

The book is an excellent review and overview of many important facets of mathematics and physics. The author has a real gift for explaining complex concepts, like the rotation of a space-time axis, using simple and readily understood analogies.

Unlike a novel, I have not read the entire thing yet. It takes care and consideration to digest what the author presents, no matter how well he presents it. Some of what I have read I have, for the first time, really felt I understood it.

I heartily recommend this book for anyone interested in methematics and physics, precocious teenager and older.

Very nice read.
Covers a lot of topic and even though I have not completed the entire book, I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in popular science literature.

Don't Think Too Hard
This book takes very complex theories and theorems and puts them into simple, everyday words that most of us "regular" people can understand. By finally understanding them, you yourself will start to boggle your own mind thinking about other theories and maybe, if fortunate enough, will even form your own.