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Physics: 50 Essential Ideas
Series: 50 Essential Ideas
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This book is ideal for readers interested in science and nature, particularly those seeking a clear and beautifully illustrated introduction to the essential ideas underpinning physics. It suits both beginners and enthusiasts who appreciate visual learning and concise explanations.
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From electromagnetism to dark matter, this eye-catching hardback guide explores the fascinating world of physics through its 50 essential ideas, brought to life with full-colour graphics, illuminating diagrams, and engaging feature boxes.
Physics forms the basis of our understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe, from the particles that make up matter to the forces that govern their interactions. In this beautifully illustrated book, Robert Snedden introduces you to the fascinating world of physics and its greatest practitioners.
Ranging from gravity to thermodynamics to quantum physics and relativity, and featuring ideas from esteemed physicists such as Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell, and Albert Einstein, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on the core themes and theories of this great subject.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Essential Ideas series brings together entertaining, highly visual guides to different disciplines, from philosophy to physics. It explores the subject's 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an accessible overview of its defining theories and breakthroughs.
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Physics: 50 Essential Ideas
From electromagnetism to dark matter, this eye-catching hardback guide explores the fascinating world of physics through its 50 essential ideas, brought to life with full-colour graphics, illuminating diagrams, and engaging feature boxes. Physics forms the basis of our understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe, from the particles that make up matter to the forces that govern their interactions....Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week
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ISBN: 9781398824812
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arcturus
Illustration: Paperback with exposed greyboards glued to front and back covers
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 180.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 760g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Robert Snedden has worked in publishing for more than forty years as an editor and writer. His writing ranges across diverse topics as medical ethics, habitats, physics and engineering, pharmacogenetics, chemistry and the technology of ancient civilizations. He has written many successful titles such as the Great Breakthroughs series and 15-Minute Einstein, which have been published internationally in many languages.
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