The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
Basic Books · Print & ebook · April 6, 2005
This collection from scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner highlights the achievements of a man whose career reshaped the world's understanding of quantum electrodynamics.
- Themes
- Science and culture, Life in science, Quantum electrodynamics
- Genres
- Science & Tech Pioneers, Science Writing, Quantum Theory
- Published
- Basic Books, April 6, 2005
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in science, culture, and ideas
- Readers seeking Feynman's interviews, speeches, lectures, and articles
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This collection from scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner highlights the achievements of a man whose career reshaped the world's understanding of quantum electrodynamics. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman-from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science-a life like no other.
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From his ruminations on science in our culture to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the world of ideas.
Where it sits
| Quantum Theory | 54% |
|---|---|
| Science & Tech Pioneers | 51% |
| Science Writing | 48% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- History of Science
- Science & Society
- Science Writing
- Authors
- Richard P. Feynman
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Published
- April 6, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Science and culture · Life in science · Quantum electrodynamics
- Reading lane
- History of Science