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Mr. Tompkins in Paperback

by George Gamow, McLerran, Roger Penrose
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Synopsis

George Gamow's classic provides a delightful explanation of the central concepts in modern physics, from atomic structure to relativity, and quantum theory to fusion and fission.

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Book Details

Published
March 1, 1993
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780521447713

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