Professor Povey/'s Perplexing Problems
English, Thomas Povey, 20156 pieces in stock at third-party supplier
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In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favorite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy and play with it. Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an experienced individual, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high school and university entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application, and personal anecdote. On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful and a celebration of the curious.
Book type | School textbook |
Language | English |
Author | Thomas Povey |
Number of pages | 384 |
Book cover | Paperback |
Year | 2015 |
Item number | 39583378 |
Publisher | KNV Besorgung |
Category | Textbooks |
Release date | 7.5.2015 |
Book type | School textbook |
Language | English |
Author | Thomas Povey |
Year | 2015 |
Number of pages | 384 |
Book cover | Paperback |
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Height | 234 mm |
Width | 152 mm |
Weight | 464 g |
Length | 22.70 cm |
Width | 14.50 cm |
Height | 9.20 cm |
Weight | 467 g |
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