First You Build a Cloud: And Other Reflections on Physics as a Way of Life - K. C. Cole

First You Build a Cloud: And Other Reflections on Physics as a Way of Life, written by K. C. Cole, is a captivating exploration of physics and its interconnectedness with various aspects of life. Through vivid prose, metaphors, and anecdotes, Cole demystifies complex physics concepts such as gravity, light, color, quarks, and stars, making them accessible to both science enthusiasts and casual readers.

The book delves into the profound relationship between the physical world and cultural, poetic, and philosophical perspectives, offering a unique insight into the fusion of science and human thought. As readers journey through the pages, they encounter the influential minds of scientific luminaries including Richard Feynman, Victor Weisskopf, Frank Oppenheimer, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Philip Morrison, Vera Kistiakowsky, and Stephen Jay Gould.

• Author: Cole, K. C.
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Illustration: n
• Language: ENG
• Title: First You Build a Cloud: And Other Reflections on Physics as a Way of Life
• Pages: 00240 (Encrypted)
• On Sale: 2012-07-18
• SKU-13/ISBN: 9780156006460

Categories:

• Science: History
• Science: Physics - General
• Science: Philosophy & Social Aspects