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Perfectly Reasonable Deviations From The Beaten Track,Used
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I'M An Explorer, Ok? I Like To Find Out!' One Of The Towering Figures Of Twentiethcentury Science, Richard Feynman Possessed A Curiosity That Was The Stuff Of Legend. Even Before He Won The Nobel Prize In 1965, His Unorthodox And Spellbinding Lectures On Physics Secured His Reputation Amongst Students And Seekers Around The World. It Was His Outsized Love For Life, However, That Earned Him The Status Of An American Cultural Iconhere Was An Extraordinary Intellect Devoted To The Proposition That The Thrill Of Discovery Was Matched Only By The Joy Of Communicating It To Others. In This Careerspanning Collection Of Letters, Many Published Here For The First Time, We Are Able To See This Side Of Feynman Like Never Before. Beginning With A Short Note Home In His First Days As A Graduate Student, And Ending With A Letter To A Stranger Seeking His Advice Decades Later, Perfectly Reasonable Deviations From The Beaten Track Covers A Dazzling Array Of Topics And Themes, Scientific Developments And Personal Histories. With Missives To And From Scientific Luminaries, As Well As Letters To And From Fans, Family, Students, Crackpots, As Well As Everyday People Eager For Feynman'S Wisdom And Counsel, The Result Is A Wonderful De Facto Guide To Life, And Eloquent Testimony To The Human Quest For Knowledge At All Levels. Feynman Once Mused That 'People Are Entertained' Enormously By Being Allowed To Understand A Little Bit Of Something They Never Understood Before.' As Edited And Annotated By His Daughter, Michelle, These Letters Not Only Allow Us To Better Grasp The How And Why Of Feynman'S Enduring Appeal, But Also To See The Virtues Of An Inquiring Eye In Spectacular Fashion. Whether Discussing The Manhattan Project Or Developments In Quantum Physics, The Challenger Investigation Or Gradeschool Textbooks, The Love Of His Wife Or The Best Way To Approach A Problem, His Dedication To Clarity, Grace, Humor, And Optimism Is Everywhere Evident..
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track'? A: The book showcases a collection of letters by Richard Feynman, highlighting his curiosity, intellect, and the joy of discovery, while covering various scientific and personal topics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track' is Richard P. Feynman, a renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner.
- Q: When was 'Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track' published? A: The book was published on April 25, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book comes in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track'? A: The book contains a total of 511 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a science background? A: Yes, the letters are written in a way that makes Feynman's insights accessible to readers with various levels of scientific understanding.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this collection of letters? A: Readers can gain insights into Feynman's thoughts on science, his personal experiences, and his philosophical musings on life and knowledge.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the letters? A: Yes, the collection includes correspondence with scientific luminaries, fans, and everyday people, providing a diverse perspective on Feynman's influence.
- Q: Who edited and annotated this collection of letters? A: The letters were edited and annotated by Richard Feynman's daughter, Michelle Feynman.
- Q: Is this book considered a biography of Richard Feynman? A: While it is not a traditional biography, it offers a unique glimpse into Feynman's life through his personal letters and reflections.