The Hidden Stories of Math and Physics - Tapa blanda

Perelman, Yakov

 
9782379763717: The Hidden Stories of Math and Physics
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ISBN 10: 2379763712 ISBN 13: 9782379763717
Editorial: Prodinnova, 2025

Sinopsis

World literature is filled with captivating stories - some purely fictional, others inspired by real events - that have fascinated readers for centuries. Many of these tales, often penned by authors who are not scientists, present imaginative scenarios infused with thought-provoking scientific themes.

In this book, we explore the works of literary giants such as Leo Tolstoy, Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and others, examining their stories through a scientific lens. Using fundamental principles of mathematics and physics, we pose new questions and offer insights inspired by the narratives. At times, we may even test the scientific validity behind the events or ideas portrayed.

Though written with young students in mind, this book serves a broader purpose. With a lively and engaging style, it introduces serious concepts in science and mathematics - not as a replacement for textbooks, but as a spark for curiosity. Our goal is to inspire readers to look deeper, to question, and to connect literature with scientific thinking. In doing so, we hope to foster critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the page.

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Acerca del autor

Yakov Perelman (1882-1942) was a Russian and Soviet science writer and author of many popular science books. He has been known by his popular, witty and quite scientific works on physics, astronomy and mathematics, which are, moreover written in a marvelous language and are very readable.

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Editorial
Prodinnova
Año de publicación
2025
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
2379763712
ISBN 13 
9782379763717
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
184
Contacto del fabricante
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