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A Random Walk in Science, Robert L. Weber

A Random Walk in Science, By Robert L. Weber

A Random Walk in Science, by Robert L. Weber

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Summary

This anthology started out as a collection of jokes about physics. It has been arranged for dipping into, and many of the articles have been condensed and each article is loosely related to the ones near it.

A Random Walk in Science, Summary

A Random Walk in Science, by Robert L. Weber

This anthology provides an insight into the wit and intellect of the scientific mind through a blend of amusing and serious contributions written by and about scientists. The contributions record changing attitudes within science and mirror the interactions of science with society.

Table of Contents

Includes: When does jam become marmalade? The transit of Venus. Heaven is hotter than Hell. A contribution to the mathematical theory of big game hunting. Arrogance in physics. Gulliver's computer. Life on Earth (by a Martian). How radar began. The Mason-Dixon line. The trial of Galileo. In defence of pure research. A theory of ghosts.

Additional information

GOR013997867
9780854980277
085498027X
A Random Walk in Science, by Robert L. Weber
Robert L. Weber
Used - Like New
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1973-01-01
206
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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