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  • On Fact and Fraud

    Cautionary Tales from the Front Lines of Science

    by David Goodstein ...
    "Fascinating case studies" of scientific controversies and misconduct—with valuable insights on how to identify, avoid, and prevent fraud ( Leonardo).In David Goodstein's varied experience—as a physicist and educator, and as vice provost at Caltech, a job in which he was responsible for investigating all allegations of scientific misconduct—a deceptively simple question has come up time and again: ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Out of Gas

    The End of the Age of Oil

    by David Goodstein ...
    Science tells us that an oil crisis is inevitable. Why and when? And what will our future look like without our favorite fuel?Our rate of oil discovery has reached its peak and will never be exceeded; rather, it is certain to decline—perhaps rapidly—forever forward. Meanwhile, over the past century, we have developed lifestyles firmly rooted in the promise of an endless, cheap supply. In this book ... Read more

    $12.29 USD

  • Thermal Physics

    Energy and Entropy

    by David Goodstein ...
    Written by distinguished physics educator David Goodstein, this fresh introduction to thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and the study of matter is ideal for undergraduate courses. The textbook looks at the behavior of thermodynamic variables and examines partial derivatives - the essential language of thermodynamics. It also explores states of matter and the phase transitions between them, ... Read more

    $32.79 USD

  • Feynman's Lost Lecture

    by David Goodstein, Judith R. Goodstein ...
    "Glorious."—Wall Street JournalRescued from obscurity, Feynman's Lost Lecture is a blessing for all Feynman followers. Most know Richard Feynman for the hilarious anecdotes and exploits in his best-selling books "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" and "What Do You Care What Other People Think?" But not always obvious in those stories was his brilliance as a pure scientist—one of the century's ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • States of Matter

    by David L. Goodstein ...
    Series series Dover Books on Physics
    This unique overview by a prominent CalTech physicist provides a modern, rigorous, and integrated treatment of the key physical principles and techniques related to gases, liquids, solids, and their phase transitions. No other single volume offers such comprehensive coverage of the subject, and the treatment consistently emphasizes areas in which research results are likely to be applicable to ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • States of Matter

    by David L. Goodstein ...
    Series series Dover Books on Physics
    This unique overview by a prominent CalTech physicist provides a modern, rigorous, and integrated treatment of the key physical principles and techniques related to gases, liquids, solids, and their phase transitions. No other single volume offers such comprehensive coverage of the subject, and the treatment consistently emphasizes areas in which research results are likely to be applicable to ... Read more

    $32.39 USD

  • The Mechanical Universe

    Mechanics and Heat, Advanced Edition

    by Steven C. Frautschi, Richard P. Olenick, Tom M. Apostol, David L. Goodstein ...
    This innovative physics textbook intended for science and engineering majors develops classical mechanics from a historical perspective. The presentation of the standard course material includes a discussion of the thought processes of the discoverers and a description of the methods by which they arrived at their theories. However the presentation proceeds logically rather than strictly ... Read more

    $119.79 USD

  • Science Of The Earth, Climate And Energy

    by Milton W Cole, Angela D Lueking, David L Goodstein ...
    Whether on personal health, politics, or climate change, we are constantly bombarded with more numerous 'breaking news' articles than we have time for. In such an environment, how can we tell which to read, or which is even true.Science of the Earth, Climate and Energy helps readers understand major issues that affect us individually and the world as a whole.In language that a non-scientist can ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • Climate Change And The Energy Problem: Physical Science And Economics Perspective (Second Edition)

    by Michael D Intriligator, David L Goodstein ...
    This important compendium deals with the primary world problems of global warming and the coming energy crisis. In alternating chapters, it lays out the nature of the two interrelated problems, and specifies the various economic considerations. Thus, it describes the coming shortfall of fossil fuel energy in detail and then presents the economic factors governing possible solutions.Written by two ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • Adventures In Cosmology

    by David L Goodstein ...
    This volume tells of the quest for cosmology as seen by some of the finest cosmologists in the world. It starts with “Galaxy Formation from Start to Finish” and ends with “The First Supermassive Black Holes in the Universe,” exploring in between the grand themes of galaxies, the early universe, expansion of the universe, dark matter and dark energy. This up-to-date collection of review articles ... Read more

    $30.59 USD

  • Climate Change And The Energy Problem: Physical Science And Economics Perspective

    by David L Goodstein, Michael D Intriligator ...
    This important compendium deals with the primary world problems of global warming and the coming energy crisis. In alternating chapters, it lays out the nature of the two interrelated problems, and specifies the various economic considerations. Thus, it describes the coming shortfall of fossil fuel energy in detail and then presents the economic factors governing possible solutions.Written by two ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • Beyond The Stars: Our Origins And The Search For Life In The Universe

    by Paolo Saraceno, David L Goodstein ...
    What is the origin of the universe? Are we alone in the Universe? Using clear and plain language, the author explores these two interesting scientific-philosophical themes with a broad range of studies, including astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, biology, geology and planet science.The first part discusses the origins of everything, from the Big Bang to humankind. It follows the long course of ... Read more

    $20.89 USD