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Physics for Future Presidents: The Science behind the Headlines

by Richard A. Muller

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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.

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'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?

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About the Author

Richard 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.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780393337112

Author:

Muller, Richard A.

Publisher:

W. W. Norton & Company

Author:

Brody, D.

Author:

Muller, Richard

Author:

Brody, A.

Subject:

Physics

Subject:

Social aspects

Subject:

Philosophy & Social Aspects

Subject:

Physics-General

Subject:

Reference

Copyright:

2009

Edition Description:

Paperback / softback

Publication Date:

20090931

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Illustrations:

73 figures and illustrations

Pages:

416

Dimensions:

8.3 x 5.5 x 1 in 0.67 lb

Age Level:

from 18

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Product details 416 pages W. W. Norton & Company - 2009-09-21 English 9780393337112 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Norton, 'A triumph.'--Steve Weinberg, Boston Globe

"Synopsis" by Norton, 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?