Books Video icon An illustration of two cells of a film strip. Video Audio icon An illustration of an audio speaker. Audio Software icon An illustration of a 3. Software Images icon An illustration of two photographs. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. Understanding physics : 3 volumes in 1 : Isaac Asimov Item Preview. EMBED for wordpress. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! But for me, this turned out to be the perfect first physics book, because Asimov did a fantastic job of introducing the subject in an accessible way without dumbing it down like so many popular science writers would have done.
He also does a wonderful job of mixing the history of the su This is the first physics book I read, and I have gone on to read very many since then.
He also does a wonderful job of mixing the history of the subject with the technical details. After reading this book 16 years ago, I knew with complete certainty that I wanted to become a physicist, and I never looked back. May 06, Rikhard Von Katzen rated it really liked it Shelves: actual-science. Okay, so it's not the standard model of particle physics, General Relativity or Quantum Chromo-Dynamics. But as a sort of primer on applied physics this is one of the best general audience books out there.
Asimov doesn't 'fake it' as Feyman always warned about , but gives it straight and notes when he's leaving details and complications out. This book is not bleeding edge particle mechanics but it would serve you well in a Newtonian Universe.
Probably my favorite book by Asimov. Jun 29, Dick Harding rated it it was amazing. I doubt anyone would consider reading this since it was written well over 50 years ago. But in the s I remember reading Asimov's writing on chemistry and it lighted a mental fire in me. His writing was so interesting, years later I took a chemistry course at The Citadel just for fun. This book also has very many interesting points that are so well described.
Thank heavens for scientific authors who not only explain but create excitement. I recommend the latter edition, because in The History of Physics , the pages are numbered consecutively through all three volumes, but the index and cross-references in the text are numbered by volume and page wi This massive tome is a compilation of three books originally published under the series Understanding Physics : Motion, Sound and Heat ; Light, Magnetism and Electricity ; and The Proton, Neutron and Electron.
I recommend the latter edition, because in The History of Physics , the pages are numbered consecutively through all three volumes, but the index and cross-references in the text are numbered by volume and page within the volume e.
Thus, it is very difficult to hunt down references to other parts of the book. My review of Understanding Physics is here. Apr 27, Bryan Whitehead rated it really liked it Shelves: For the most part Isaac Asimov does a great job of explaining physics concepts from simple machines to quantum mechanics in language easy enough for even the most science-illiterate members of the audience to understand.
Every once in awhile he lapsed into an explanation so math-intensive that I had trouble following him. Further, more illustrations would seriously have helped visual learners like me. That notwithstanding, this is a good — if lengthy — read for anyone with a not-much-more-than-casual interest in the subject at hand.
This 3-volume set is a rich resource to understand physics clearly. Asimov always gives you a little bit of history on each concept, which really draws you into its fundamental properties. He is so clear and concise. What is nice, is that you can pick any topic you'd like in this 3-volume set and read it individually. Sure, the chapter or so in front of it can help too. But you can really just read any This 3-volume set is a rich resource to understand physics clearly.
But you can really just read any chapter you want and not be lost. May 19, Daniel McMillan rated it it was amazing. An amazing book! Starts off with ancient Greek philosophy and then begins to correct one thing at a time, leading to a linear and easy understanding of the principles that followed. A must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of physics or start from zero and work their way up.
Mar 11, Charlie rated it it was amazing. Even though it's written for the layman, it still a bit heavy for the average reader. Feb 05, Gerald Kinro rated it it was amazing. This book is an overview of the fundamentals of physics. In three volumes, it covers classical physics motion, sound and heat Light magnetism and electricity, and modern physics nuclear physics and electronics.
In a very lucid and entertaining style, this great sci-fi writer makes a seemingly difficult subject understandable and riveting. The physics classes I took in college were oriented towards the problem solving.
While there are some math problems involved to illustrate the science, it This book is an overview of the fundamentals of physics. While there are some math problems involved to illustrate the science, it is kept simple.
Calculus is not required to understand and enjoy this work. Also, this book is bulky and must be read at a desk. Still it is a much worthwhile and satisfying read.
Apr 18, Clemson rated it liked it Shelves: physics. This was the first physics book that I read and I greatly enjoyed it. I do not possess an extensive background in physics, but I did take an introductory course in the subject during High School. I was absolutely amazed with the ease of which Asimov translates the abstract and technical material in this book into everyday language. He also provides numerous concrete examples so that you are able to visualize the concept more concretely.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking an intr This was the first physics book that I read and I greatly enjoyed it. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking an introduction into the world of physics! May 28, Ted rated it it was amazing Shelves: science , non-fiction. This was originally my dad's book, a long time ago, and I couldn't keep my hands off it when I was a kid. It's an excellent overview by any measure, and far more accessible than any other science book I've since encountered, while still possessing breadth and depth.
Really enjoyed it. It encouraged me to learn more about these different science fields. Jan 25, Wednesday rated it really liked it Shelves: the-few-books-i-own. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'm just a fat nerd who loves Isaac Asimov. Mar 22, Andrew Wright rated it it was amazing. Great summary of basic physics, another great job Asimov! Feb 11, Abdullah marked it as to-read. Jun 18, S rated it really liked it.
The title says it all; the Good Doctor delivers a comprehensive description of the history of man's understanding of physical properties of the universe. Jan 16, Dean Parker rated it liked it. I liked it: Most everything in layman's terms. Jun 04, Katherine marked it as to-read Shelves: 88 , read-now. No library and no iBooks. Jun 05, Jay Nickel rated it really liked it Shelves: nonfiction , physics , science.
Good book if you want to understand the basic ideas of physics at a conversational level. Not a textbook or book for physics students. Daniel Gaynor rated it it was amazing Aug 31, Mina Tanha rated it really liked it Sep 23, Jared Work rated it liked it Feb 21, Felipe Santello rated it liked it May 19, Veselin Nikolov rated it it was amazing Sep 23, Russell Dalziel rated it liked it Feb 17, Gabriel added it Mar 27, Jason added it Apr 05, Deb added it Apr 27, Paul added it May 03, Bigfrozenhead marked it as to-read May 24, Chris added it May 29, Tatiana added it Jul 09, Melvie added it Jul 21, Dan added it Jul 30, Bret Reese added it Jul 30, Piezocuttlefish added it Aug 13, Jens added it Aug 16, Greg added it Aug 26, Aaron is currently reading it Aug 29, Samira M added it Sep 09, Melody added it Sep 10, David added it Sep 11, Jovan Hernandez added it Sep 16, Timothy Finucane added it Sep 20, Deborah added it Sep 21, Dawn Lewis added it Oct 07, Sir Diesel added it Oct 16, Ajcyr06 added it Oct 21, Douglas added it Nov 02, Victor added it Nov 14, Liz added it Nov 29, Georg added it Nov 29, Readers also enjoyed.
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