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Priyanka Samel posted a review at 2009-11-10 00:34:52.
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makes us undrstnd Feynman nt js as a 'full genius, full buffon' bt also as a honest (as in d challenger fiasco) & a loyal (for his Arline) human.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-07-29 01:04:19.
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I don't like the way Gleick writes how the subjects in his book feel. I think, without a direct quote from the subject, describing personal thoughts and feelings (other than the author's) is unacceptable except in works of fiction. I don't think it would have been too much trouble to say, so and so PROBABLY felt such and such a way, or so and so CLAIMED that so and so felt such and such a way. This is otherwise a great book.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-07-26 01:31:52.
(Language: English)
As the big word "GENIUS" printed on the cover page might suggest, the author might be trying to explain the genius behind this remarkable scientist, Richard Feynman, who is reputed for the birth of Quantum Electrodynamics. The first few chapters of this book are devoted to Richard's life, centering on his academic life in MIT and subsequently Princeton University. His life was also considerably affected by World War II, as he was part of the Oppenheimer's team in a race against other countries to produce the world's first atomic bomb. This man was described by his peers as being imaginative, with a preference for reconstructing physics theories from first principles, a liking for understanding the universe in an intuitive manner rather than through abstract means, and a tenacity to search for answers. Do these contribute to his achievements, ranging from being able to study calculus ahead of his classmates when he was a child, to being the first few scientists who successfully able to explain one intriguing aspects of quantum mechanics which earned him a nobel prize? The concept of genius brings forth to our mind people like Mozart, Einstein, Dirac, Hadyn and so on, but what really makes them remarkable? Are people being remarkable because of a stroke of luck that rise them to fame quickly, or is it due to many years of hard work that crystallise into results that awe the rest of the world? This is one of the few questions that the closing chapter of this book is trying to address. As it sounds, the chapter tones down what has been going around for many centuries the hype around genius, and leaves the readers to decide for themselves. I find this book readable, but it might be difficult for readers who have little prior knowledge about physics. This book also chronicles the progress of physics, with the main focus on Quantum Mechanics, whose workings has been eluding the scientists even till now. Serious notes aside, the book also displays the emotional aspects of Feynman's life as it brings its readers through Feynman's personal life. How he courted Arline, married her and stayed by her bedside during her remaining days. His presence in South America not only as a scientist, but also a tourist immersing himself in the local culture. On the whole, I find this book well-balanced, and would be a great read.
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Aditya posted a review at 2009-03-26 23:11:57.
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James Gleick is a fantastic writer. In 'Genius' Gleick captures the quirky picture of Richard Feynman - the scientist's scientist. Feynman's entire life and science and vividly described in a very well researched biography.
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Sabrina posted a review at 2009-02-11 01:15:56.
(Language: English)
A really great biography of an amazing individual.
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A reader posted a review at 2008-11-06 06:00:34.
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Great read - an amazing personality.
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A reader posted a review at 2008-09-21 14:59:35.
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Common its about Feynman it has to be great.
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James posted a review at 2008-09-12 13:37:32.
(Language: English)
Great book about a eclectic genius.
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A reader posted a review at 2008-09-06 04:27:19.
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smarty pants dude - fucking great
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