A New York Times bestseller—the outrageous exploits of one of this century's greatest scientific minds and a legendary American original.
Publishers WeeklyHistory will remember Nobel Prize-winning physicist Feynman (1918-1988), for his work in quantum physics and his role in the investigation of the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle. Contemporary readers and listeners, however, will remember him best for his reputation as a free-thinking iconoclast whose personal adventures were hilarious, insightful and inspiring. Todd does a fabulous job of conveying Feynman's infectious enthusiasm and childlike sense of wonder with his energetic portrayal of the scientist. He's adept even in difficult sections, such as when Feynman "speaks Italian" and "Chinese"-inventing completely made-up but accurate sounding languages. Todd does a good job of portraying Feynman's inquisitive manner and conveys the book's message and attitude with aplomb. While he sounds nothing like the late physicist (Feynman- the subject of James Gleick's Genius-had a thick Long Island accent and sounded more like a cross between Yogi Bear and The Honeymooners' Ed Norton), Todd's clean, polite voice is a revelation. Based on the Norton paperback. (Oct.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Categories:
- Science & Math
- Essays & Commentary
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Author : Feynman, Richard P
Language : English
Edition : Reprint
Published :1997-04-17
Number Of Pages : 352
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0393316041
ISBN-13 : 9780393316049
Item weight : 0.62 lb
Dimensions : 1.02 in x 5.51 in x 8.19 in
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