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Feynman, winner of the nobel prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. Feynman was one of the rare people whom physicists were willing to call a genius in his lifetime physicists dont throw the word around casually, explains. I appreciated that he didnt downplay feynman s more problematic characteristics. One of the most famous science books of our time, the phenomenal national bestseller that buzzes with energy, anecdote and life. The life and science of richard feynman, by james gleick online on bookmate an illuminating portrayal of richard feynmana giant of twentieth century physicsfrom his childhood tinker. That said, reading james gleicks biography of feynman, genius, let me connect with the mystique and science of feynman in a way i hadnt done before. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. The life and science of richard feynman, james gleick. Genius the life and science of richard feynman by james. Making a new science these are fascinating stories of insight and discovery, told with a keen sense of drama and excitement almost every paragraph contains a jolt. Gleick s genius is a masterpiece of scientific biographyand an inspiration to anyone in pursuit of their own fulfillment as a person of genius.
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