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Dr. Michael Guillen, known to millions as the science editor of ABC's Good Morning America, tells the fascinating stories behind five mathematical equations.
As a regular contributor to daytime's most popular morning news show and an instructor at Harvard University, Dr. Michael Guillen has earned the respect of millions as a clear and entertaining guide to the exhilarating world of science and mathematics.
Now Dr. Guillen unravels the equations that have led to the inventions and events that characterize the modern world, one of which -- Albert Einstein's famous energy equation, E=mc2 -- enabled the creation of the nuclear bomb. Also revealed are the mathematical foundations for the moon landing, airplane travel, the electric generator -- and even life itself.
Praised by Publishers Weekly as "a wholly accessible, beautifully written exploration of the potent mathematical imagination," and named a Best Nonfiction Book of 1995, the stories behind The Five Equations That Changed the World, as told by Dr. Guillen, are not only chronicles of science, but also gripping dramas of jealousy, fame, war, and discovery.
From the popular science editor of ABC's Good Morning America, this is the story behind five mathematical equations that have shaped the modern world. As told by Dr. Guillen, the stories behind the creation of these formulas are not only chronicles of science, but also gripping dramas of jealousy, fame, war, and discovery. Author media.
Anonymous
Posted August 24, 2005
For those of us who enjoys physics and mathematics this is simplicity in all its form nevertheless, the book was enjoyable and digested well. I recommend this book for the younger population not excluding those other age groups who likes to play around with science and challenge their minds. With the advent of TV, computers, etc. the worlds youth have been losing its edge on thinking and becoming more lackadaisical in terms of challenging oneself as those individuals done in the past. These individuals were true thinkers and philosophers who were not plagued by endless trivia of everyday stress and present day life styles. A good book.
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Posted July 1, 2003
Reveals the human side of science and mathematics by highlighting the very real-world challenges that were overcome by these five men. The author personalizes the context in which these highly inquisitive and determined individuals overcame many challenges to provide the world with the keys to technological advancement. The book is a quick read and an interesting adventure. The author puts the reader right in the middle of these discoveries, as they are being made. Once finished, you'll feel like Isaac, Daniel, Michael, Rudolf, and Albert are all old friends with whom you have shared a special part of life.
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Posted September 27, 2001
I definitely recommend this book. It is affordable and easily worth it. The book is mainly about physics and chemistry. Each chapter is about a totally different scientist/philospher's life. What's very interesting about this book is that the author gets very deep within the scientist/philospher's personal life. He explains theories very well such as Bernoulli's principle and Newton's theories of gravity. Also, what's very interesting is the fact that Guillen, the author, mixes the book with theology (fascinating.) In conclusion I rate this book an easy 5 star, if I could I would rate it 6 star!!! Definitely go for this book if you are interested in the subject of science.
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Posted November 28, 2000
A great effort by Mr Michael Gullien . I feel this book will create intrest among the dry subject of Mathematics. It must be wecomed by the readers community.
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Dr. Michael Guillen, known to millions as the science editor of ABC's Good Morning America, tells the fascinating stories behind five mathematical equations.
As a regular contributor to daytime's most popular morning news show and an instructor at Harvard University, Dr. Michael Guillen has earned the respect of millions as a clear and entertaining guide to the ...