The story of light
(Book)
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Published:
Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, c2001.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xiii, 447 pages ; 24 cm.
Status:
Madison/Scranton Adult Nonfiction
535 BOVA
Description
From the creation of life to the exploration of the heavens and the stars- from the origins of the earth to the possibility of life on other planets, Ben Bova unveils the beauty and science behind the phenomenon of light. Bova masterfully explains how light affects us every day of our lives- from our religions to our sex drives. He examines how we use light in art, science, industry, entertainment, cosmetics, jewelry, and myriad other ways. Using accessible language, Bova provides easy-to-understand examples that explain even the most difficult and mind-bending concepts. Listeners will discover something new and wonderful about almost every area of knowledge, ranging from relativity and quantum physics to perspective and the use of light by great Renaissance painters.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1570717850 (alk. paper)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [427]-432) and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Bova, B. (2001). The story of light. Naperville, Ill., Sourcebooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bova, Ben, 1932-2020. 2001. The Story of Light. Naperville, Ill., Sourcebooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bova, Ben, 1932-2020, The Story of Light. Naperville, Ill., Sourcebooks, 2001.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bova, Ben. The Story of Light. Naperville, Ill., Sourcebooks, 2001.
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