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CategoriesOn the Beauty of Physics is a multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary educational book that uses art, and information from a variety of disciplines to facilitate the reader'ss encounter with challenging material. It promotes scientific literacy, fosters an appreciation of the humanities, and encourages informed and imaginative connections between the sciences and the arts. Categories is a cooperative learning tool through which people (especially educators and students) can engage in academic and value-oriented discussions.
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"I selected several concepts from classical and modern physics that I thought might be suitable for an audience of beginners, and I presented that word list to a physicist and an artist. Each was given the task of creating a single-page description for every term while I searched for literary passages and fine art that might relate comparatively to the scientific ideas. The goal in approaching physics from diversified points of view was to delineate for readers a breadth of possible interpretation. I wanted to show that the language of imagery and the language of metaphor can yield where the more established language of science cannot. And, if the meanings conveyed by these languages (that is to say, art and science) are not necessarily equal, their impact can certainly be seen as parallel and proportionate." — Hilary Thayer Hamann
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"A beautiful synthesis of science and art, pleasing to the mind and to the eye." -- ALAN LIGHTMAN, Author of Einstein's Dreams
"A gorgeous book—proof that beauty can be found in equal measure in words, images, and ideas." -- STEVEN PINKER, Author of How the Mind Works & The Language Instinct
"A valuable and fascinating book." -- World Year of Physics 2005
"Everyone talks about the beauty and elegance of physics, but this is the first beautiful and elegant physics book." -- JOHN KATZMAN, Founder of The Princeton Review
"The book is a treat for scientists and poets alike." -- JOHN RENNIE, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American
"A gorgeous book—proof that beauty can be found in equal measure in words, images, and ideas." -- STEVEN PINKER, Author of How the Mind Works & The Language Instinct
"A valuable and fascinating book." -- World Year of Physics 2005
"Everyone talks about the beauty and elegance of physics, but this is the first beautiful and elegant physics book." -- JOHN KATZMAN, Founder of The Princeton Review
"The book is a treat for scientists and poets alike." -- JOHN RENNIE, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American
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