Gravity
How did we come to understand the force that binds the universe together? In Gravity, Brian Clegg offers a succinct history of gravity from the perspectives of great thinkers including Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Einstein and today’s leading scientists. He explores theories of general relativity, quantum mechanics and our attempts to link the two, as well as time travel, black holes, string theory and why gravity only works at the speed of light.
Gravity is anything but simple, but Brian Clegg has written the most accessible book yet on the subject - the perfect introduction to a complicated theory.
Book details
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780715644072
- Published
- 24 October 2013
- Pages
- 336
- Duration
- Dimensions
- 129 x 198 mm
- Genre
- Popular Science
- Imprint
- Duckworth
Reviews
'Clegg's skills never flag, and his account remains lucid and free of jargon, bad jokes, and math phobia'
'With this book in hand, we have all we need to set off on our next flight with our eyes open to the sheer wonder of what is involved'
'Clegg’s accessible presentation offers insight into everything from Aristotelian science to black holes and string theory as it reveals the complexities and surprises of a familiar force that continues to surprise scientists'
