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.
Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future
The authors of Unscientific America attempt to address the growing disconnect between the scientific community and the rest of American society and present ways that scientists can reach out, to help Americans realize the impact that science has on every aspect of public policy.
The authors of Unscientific America attempt to address the growing disconnect between the scientific community and the rest of American society and present ways that scientists can reach out, to help Americans realize the impact that science has on every aspect of public policy.
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.
Books About Physics Experiments
You learn science by exploring the world around you, and these books offer some structured experiments that help you begin looking through the world. Many of these books are great for kids of various ages, including adults.
You learn science by exploring the world around you, and these books offer some structured experiments that help you begin looking through the world. Many of these books are great for kids of various ages, including adults.
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.
A Sense of the Mysterious by Alan Lightman
Alan Lightman is well known for having transitioned from the field of physics to that of literature. His literature is heavily informed, however, by science, as is made clear in this collection of essays ranging from biographical looks at famous physicists to intimate looks at the very personal nature of science itself.
Alan Lightman is well known for having transitioned from the field of physics to that of literature. His literature is heavily informed, however, by science, as is made clear in this collection of essays ranging from biographical looks at famous physicists to intimate looks at the very personal nature of science itself.
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.
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.