| Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character Contributor(s): Feynman, Richard P. (Author), Gates, Bill (Introduction by), Leighton, Ralph (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0393355624 ISBN-13: 9780393355628 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology - Science | Physics - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018002631 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.70 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that "can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist" (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets--and much more of an eyebrow-raising nature. In his stories, Feynman's life shines through in all its eccentric glory--a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah. Included for this edition is a new introduction by Bill Gates. |
Contributor Bio(s): Leighton, Ralph: - Ralph Leighton lives in northern California.Feynman, Richard P.: - Richard P. Feynman (1918-1988) was a professor at Cornell University and CalTech and received the Nobel Prize for physics in 1965. In 1986 he served with distinction on the Rogers Commission investigating the space shuttle Challenger disaster. |