About this title: This text casts a disbelieving glance at the hoary, oft-told tales of physics, astronomy, mathematics, chemistry, biology and technology history. It picks out the inaccuracies, lies and legends of science history and uncovers the truth behind these received stories, often in surprising fashion.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780471202578ISBN:0471202576
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Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780471202578ISBN:0471202576
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xvi, 272 pp., bib. notes, index; 24 cm. AS NEW. Fine DJ. "In Everything's Relative, Tony Rothman debunks centuries of commonly held beliefs to reveal the real truths behind the greatest moments in science. From Einstein's possible misunderstanding of his own theories to actress Hedy Lemarr's role in the invention of the radio-controlled torpedo, Everything's Relative barrels through centuries of legends to reveal the even more fascinating stories ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780471202578ISBN:0471202576
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New Jersey
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780471202578ISBN:0471202576
Description: As New in As New jacket. 272 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout. This is about a scientists focus on many of the tories of physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology and technology. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Wiley New York
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780471202578ISBN:0471202576
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 263 by 121 mm. The surprising truth behind many of the most cherished facts in science history morse invented the telegraph, bell the telephone, edison the light bulb, and marconi the radio...right? well...the truth is slightly more complicated. the history of science and technology is riddled with apocrypha, inaccuracies, and falsehoods, and physicist tony rothman has taken it upon himself to throw a monkey wrench into the works. combining a storyteller's gifts with a ... read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Date Published: 2003-09-26
ISBN-13:9780471202578ISBN:0471202576
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: JOHN WILEY & SONS INC
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780471202578ISBN:0471202576
Description: New. Stand on the shoulders of giants and discover the real stories behind many of the most cherished "facts" in science history Forget everything you learned in school. Abandon the sound-bitten histories of textbooks. Disregard the articles you read in y... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: JOHN WILEY & SONS
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780471202578ISBN:0471202576
Description: Ex-Library Published by John Wiley & Sons in 2003. Hardcover. Number of pages: 272. Ex. Library copy-usual stamps and marks. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. #8282667 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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