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One Two Three . . . Infinity: Facts and Speculations of Science | 
| Author: George Gamow
Publisher: Dover Publications
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 39521
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0486256642
Dewey Decimal Number: 500
EAN: 9780486256641
ASIN: 0486256642
Publication Date: September 1, 1988
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Over 120 delightful pen-and-ink illustrations by the author add another dimension of good-natured charm to these wide-ranging explorations. A mind-expanding volume for the layman and the science-minded.
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 it's ok August 8, 2008
i bought this book purely because some people had stated how much of an impact it was when they read it when they were young. i guess i am too old to enjoy it. i'll give this book to my nephew when he turns 12 and see what he thinks
Blast From the Past July 1, 2008
Although this was first published in 1947 - over 60 years ago!!! - it is as fresh as if it had been written today. Sure, we know much more about the quantum world, the composition of the atom and the universe itself but Gamow successfully accomplishes the subtitle of the book: Facts and speculation of Science. The clarity of language, mathematics, formulae and examples make this a delight to read even for non-mathematicians. The organization - from atomic to universal - allows the reader to explore both sides of the equation. It was a very logical and interesting solution of a presentation problem.
Years ago, I came across a 1923 Algebra book for the eighth grade and marveled at its conciseness, directness and clear instructions. The problem was that its language was so "adult" that today's kids would have had trouble understanding it. Nothing was sugarcoated and the organization was logical. Unlike my boys' textbooks (700+ pages) crammed with photos, pictures, graphs, culturally relevant "problems", simplistic yet confusing text, a slew of of non-related mishmash and perhaps some of the poorest examples in the history of mathematical publishing, this is a breeze. It is a delight to read and I especially enjoyed the many drawings (128 to be exact) done by hand.
In our desire to make science accessible to everyone we have somehow made it harder to approach. This book should be required reading for all high school students even if they do not understand all the algorithms or grasp every detail. Great book, buy it now.
This the book that woke me to science! March 22, 2008
I first read 1, 2, 3, Infinity when I was about 13, and it whetted my appetite to know more. Gamow's explanations of how the universe works are lucid and entertaining. I'm giving a copy to my grandson, who'll be 10 in June, in the hope that he'll find the same kind of fascination with the universe that so excited me those many years ago I think it's amazing that most of the concepts he discusses have remained pretty stable during the nearly fifty years since the last revision. In addition to the one for my grandson, I bought an extra copy for me.
Still as intriguing as the day it was written December 19, 2007
"Those who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it."
It is hard to believe this book was first written in 1947 and updated in 1961. In spite of a degree in Mathematics, I had never heard of George Gamow.
The book is an excellent review and overview of many important facets of mathematics and physics. The author has a real gift for explaining complex concepts, like the rotation of a space-time axis, using simple and readily understood analogies.
Unlike a novel, I have not read the entire thing yet. It takes care and consideration to digest what the author presents, no matter how well he presents it. Some of what I have read I have, for the first time, really felt I understood it.
I heartily recommend this book for anyone interested in methematics and physics, precocious teenager and older.
Very nice read. December 14, 2007
Covers a lot of topic and even though I have not completed the entire book, I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in popular science literature.
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