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Longing for the Harmonies: Themes and Variations from Modern Physics Revised Edition

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"Occasionally, there comes along a popular science book that both scientists and non-scientist can read with pleasure and profit, and this is one."―The New Yorker

Devoted to sharing their own delight and awe before the fundamental mysteries of the cosmos, Frank Wilczek (winner of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics) and science writer Betsy Devine also have a serious purpose: to reveal to the lay reader how a heightened perception can respond to timeless themes of the physical universe. For example, they show that even the most exotic theories always confirm that physical laws are precisely the same throughout the universe, and they explain how we have learned that the most massive molten stars and the tiniest frozen particles are in physical harmony. In their descriptions of the workings of the half-known universe, Wilczek and Devine bring all of us face to face with the beauty of eternal order and the inevitability of rational ends and beginnings.

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An uncommon and uncommonly good exposition of contemporary quantum physics. -- Kirkus Reviews

Intelligent non-specialists can only applaud the breadth and clarity of this synthesis. -- Booklist

[A]charming, literate account of advances in physics. -- David Perlman, New York Times Book Review

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Frank Wilczek is a theoretical physicist. He has won many awards for his contributions to physics, including the 2004 Nobel Prize, and also for his writing. He is currently Herman Feshbach Professor of Physics at MIT.

Betsy Devine writes about science and humor.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Revised edition (April 17, 1989)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 378 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393305961
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393305968
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1230L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches

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the mechanism of the standard model clearly explained by a Nobel Prize winner

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Finding this book and it's " sequel ", The Lightness of Being, have proved , for me, the Rosetta stone of understanding how the interactions of the elemental forces of nature combine to constitute the world of matter, which we inhabit. I have read many layman level books and virtually all the physics articles in Scientific American for years, without the clarity and precision that Frank Wilzcek can bring together in just a few dozen pages. As Lecter said, " Save yourself " . In this case, save a lot of reading time and just get, Longing for the Harmonies and The Lightness of Being, and you will thank your lucky stars.

Part of what Freeman Dyson said about Frank Wilczek is " ...that he writes...with a lightness that can come only come to one who is absolute master of his subject."

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Erik Weitnauer

The deepness at which the actual physics are described is perfect -- the authors convey important aspects of difficult topics ..

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015

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The book provides a fanscinating perspective on various fields of physics, exploring the motivations of the people behind the big discoveries. The deepness at which the actual physics are described is perfect -- the authors convey important aspects of difficult topics like quantum physics in an effortless way, allowing the reader to gain insights without getting stuck on the complex details.

I'd highly recommend this for scientists and causual reader for a great perspective on the history and elegance behind science & physics.

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John Poet

LONGING FOR [ SOME CLARITY ] ON THE HARMONIES

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2012

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What? You can't wrap your mind around the Higgs boson? This book will not just clarify the issue -- it will open your mind to dimensions of symmetry that authenticate the search for these hypothetical wave packets [ there never were particles ].
The man is a gifted writer -- as well as a gifted scientist. Read his other book, too.

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Grant Couch

Numerous underlines

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021

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Except for annoying underlines (in ink), book is in excellent condition. Regret buying.

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2017

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Mesmerizing scientific topics with clear writing and precision descriptions. A favorite book in my collection.

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P. Marino

Great for promoting interest in Physics

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2009

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This book is great for promoting interest in Physics. I still have not found a good book for children, but this is good for young people and adults.
A cheap but excellent gift!!

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Thomas H.

Terrific exposition of deep physical concepts with fun and heart!

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018

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The only reason I took off one star is content is a bit dated, so book could use an update. It's clear, for example this was written before it was discovered that the universe's expansion is accelerating.

Otherwise authors' love of the topic is infectious!

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015

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excellent!

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