The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World

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James Kakalios

The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics

A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World

James Kakalios

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Gotham Books
01 November 2011

Mathematics & Sciences; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

A highly entertaining exploration of the complicated science of

quantum mechanics made easy to understand by way of pop culture.

As a young science fiction fan, physicist James Kakalios marveled at

the future predicted in the pulp magazines, comics, and films of the

'50s and '60s. By 2010, he was sure we'd have flying cars and jetpacks.

But what we ended up with-laptop computers, MRI machines, Blu-ray

players, and dozens of other real-life marvels-are even more fantastic.

In The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics, he explains why the

development of quantum mechanics enabled our amazing present day.

In his trademark style, Kakalios uses pop culture examples- everything from the graphic novel Watchmen to schlock horror

movies of the '50s-to elucidate some of the most complex science there

is. And he brings to life the groundbreaking scientists whose

discoveries made our present life possible. Along the way, he dispels

the misconception that quantum mechanics is unknowable by mere mortals.

It's not magic; it's science!

By: James Kakalios
Imprint: Gotham Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9781592406722
ISBN 10: 1592406726
Pages: 317
Publication Date: 01 November 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Kakalios is a professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, where he has taught since 1988, and where his class Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books is a popular freshman seminar. He received his Ph.D. in 1985 from the University of Chicago, and has been reading comic books for much longer.