Remnants of the Fall: Revelations of Particle Secrets [Paperback]

William B. Rolnick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9812381465 | ISBN-13: 978-9812381460 | Publication Date: May 2003

This work extols the beauty of the fundamental laws of nature. Clear descriptions for general science readers (without any equations) are punctuated with verses. The reader is taken on a journey through the contemporary understanding of the building blocks of nature and their interactions - the current status of that age-old, intriguing quest. The central role of symmetry is explained in a manner suitable for general science readers, and its splendour is celebrated in verse. The volume facilitates understanding of the background and significance of today's scientific discoveries in atomic, nuclear and particle physics. Many of the poems appear as interludes that reinforce the discussions as they amuse the reader, making this informative book a delight to read.

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...a delightful way of introducing readers who are interested in science to a contemporary understanding of some questions in nature... -- Jerome I Friedman, Nobel laureate, 2003

From the Publisher

Readership: General science readers, students in conceptual physics courses, and others interested in a non-mathematical, poetic presentation of particle physics. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812381465
• ISBN-13: 978-9812381460
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,260,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece, February 16, 2004

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This review is from: Remnants of the Fall: Revelations of Particle Secrets (Hardcover)

I am not a scientist. It has been over 40 years since I took my last science class; highschool Biology. I certainly avoided taking any science classes in college, because I was more than afraid of the grade I would get. I have been rewarded for opening my mind and trying to read this book, because it is both artistic in style and interesting in content. I never felt I would be able to understand a subject as difficult as Physics, and I am not pretending to have understood this entire book. I am saying I understood most of it. The author has written poetry that not only helps to explain many of the concepts, but is joyfull and fun to read. He clearly expresses his own love for the subject through his style of writing. It is a book well worth reading.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of its kind!, March 19, 2008

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Robbie Clarken - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remnants of the Fall: Revelations of Particle Secrets (Paperback)

It is a rare book that can communicate the beauty of physics to those not proficient in the mathematics behind the subject. But this book achieves that and goes even further. The author clearly takes great joy in particle physics and imparts this onto the reader. You cannot help but have fun reading this book as you are taken on a tour of special relativity, quantum mechanics and the standard model of particle physics.

For those who enjoy this book I'd also recommend The Quantum Quark by Andrew Watson.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Mind Opener, February 20, 2004

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jhy jiun chang (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remnants of the Fall: Revelations of Particle Secrets (Hardcover)

Wow! What beauty and clarity too! Now I know the underlying ideas of particle physics and can appreciate their beauty. The delightful poetry fits so seamlessly with the explanations that I was completely charmed as I read and learned.