The Character of Physical Law

(Author) Richard P Feynman
Format: Paperback
£10.99 Price: £9.13 (17% off)
Generally dispatched in 1 to 2 days

Based on the Messenger Lectures, given by the Nobel Prize-winner Feynman at Cornell and filmed by the BBC, this book explores the nature of the laws of physics (in particular, those of Newton, Maxwell and Einstein) and their relationship to mathematical formulation. Why does nature seem subject to simple mathematical laws, to what extent are there laws inherent in nature itself, and to what extent are they human creations, effective in predicting results but no more real than a work of art? - these are a few of the theoretical questions addressed in a rich and accessible book that sums up the essential scientific quest.

Information
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
224
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780140175059
Publish year:
1992
Publish date:
Oct. 29, 1992

Richard P Feynman

Richard P. Feynman was a brilliant physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics. His most famous work, the Feynman diagrams, revolutionized the field of particle physics. Feynman was also a captivating storyteller, as seen in his popular books like "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" which showcased his wit and humor.

Reviews

Leave a review

Please login to leave a review.

Be the first to review this product

Other related

Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman

Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman

Adventures of a Curious Character

Richard P Feynman
Paperback
Published: 2022
Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman

Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman

Adventures of a Curious Character

Richard P Feynman
Paperback
Published: 1992
Default Cover

The Oldest Rocks on Earth

A Search for the Origins of Our World

Simon Lamb
Paperback
Published: 2026
Facing Infinity

Facing Infinity

Black Holes and Our Place on Earth

Jonas Enander
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Anniversary Edition

Carlo Rovelli
Hardcover
Published: 2025
The Origin of Language

The Origin of Language

How We Learned to Speak and Why

Madeleine Beekman
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Clearing the Air

Clearing the Air

A Hopeful Guide to Solving Climate Change — in 50 Questions and Answers

Hannah Ritchie
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Discordance

Discordance

The Troubled History of the Hubble Constant

Baggott Jim, Jim Baggott
Hardcover
Published: 2025