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More copies of this ISBNPhysics for Future Presidents: The Science behind the Headlinesby Richard A. Muller
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:We live in complicated, dangerous times. They are also hyper-technical times. As citizens who will elect future presidents of the most powerful and influential country in the world, we need to know'"truly understand, not just rely on television's talking heads'"if Iran's nascent nuclear capability is a genuine threat to the West, if biochemical weapons are likely to be developed by terrorists, if there are viable alternatives to fossil fuels that should be nurtured and supported by the government, if nuclear power should be encouraged, and if global warming is actually happening. This book is written in everyday, nontechnical language on the science behind the concerns that our nation faces in the immediate future. Even active readers of serious journalism will be surprised by the lessons that the book contains. It is "must-have" information for all presidents'"and citizens'"of the twenty-first century. Synopsis:'A triumph.'--Steve Weinberg, Boston Globe Synopsis:This is "must-have" information for all presidents--and citizens--of the twenty-first century: Is Iran's nascent nuclear capability a genuine threat to the West? Are biochemical weapons likely to be developed by terrorists? Are there viable alternatives to fossil fuels that should be nurtured and supported by the government? Should nuclear power be encouraged? Can global warming be stopped? About the AuthorRichard A. Muller is professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a past winner of the MacArthur Fellowship. His book Physics for Future Presidents is based on his renowned course for non-science students. He lives in Berkeley, California. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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