Great physicists
William H. Cropper
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Great physicists
Published
2001
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
500
ISBN-13
9781280473739
Description
Here is a lively history of modern physics, as seen through the lives of thirty men and women from the pantheon of physics. William H. Cropper vividly portrays the life and accomplishments of such giants as Galileo and Isaac Newton, Marie Curie and Ernest Rutherford, Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr, right up to contemporary figures such as Richard Feynman, Murray Gell-Mann, and Stephen Hawking. We meet scientists--all geniuses--who could be gregarious, aloof, unpretentious, friendly, dogged, imperious, generous to colleagues or contentious rivals. As Cropper captures their personalities, he also offers vivid portraits of their great moments of discovery, their bitter feuds, their relations with family and friends, their religious beliefs and education...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Great physicists?
This edition of Great physicists has approximately 500 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Great physicists?
For most readers, Great physicists typically takes between 10h 25m and 6h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 125,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Great physicists?
The estimated word count for Great physicists is approximately 125,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Great physicists?
Great physicists was written by William H. Cropper.
When was Great physicists published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.