Understanding Physics (1966) is a popular science book written by Isaac Asimov[1] (1920-1992). It is considered to be a reader-friendly informational guide regarding the fields of physics, written for lay people. It is one of several science guides by Asimov.
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| Author | Isaac Asimov |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction, Popular science |
| Publisher | Walker and Company |
Publication date | 1966 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 833 |
| ISBN | 0-88029-251-2 |
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The book is divided into three volumes, each of which have also been published separately as books. They are:
- Volume I: Motion, Sound, and Heat
- Volume II: Light, Magnetism, and Electricity
- Volume III: The Electron, Proton, and Neutron
Editions
edit- Asimov, Isaac (1966), Understanding Physics, Walker and Company.
- 1988 reprint, New York: Buccaneer Books; ISBN 0-88029-251-2.
- 1988 omnibus (single volume) reprint, Dorset Press; ISBN 0-88029-251-2.
- 1993 omnibus (single volume) reprint, Barnes & Noble; ISBN 0-88029-251-2.
References
edit- ^ "Understanding Physics | ISBNdb". isbndb.com. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
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