Author: Victor F. Weisskopf
Publisher: Doubleday Anchor Books, Science Study Series (Anchor S31)
Publication Date: Revised Edition, 1966 (original 1963)
Format: Softcover, 380+ pages
Condition: Very Good. Tight binding, clean interior pages. Light shelfwear consistent with age.
Description:
Victor F. Weisskopf, renowned physicist and educator, presents a brilliant exploration of the natural world and humanity’s place within it. Knowledge and Wonder synthesizes the great discoveries of physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and evolution into a unified vision of scientific understanding. This revised 1966 edition expands upon subnuclear phenomena, reflecting the rapid progress of 20th-century science.
Winner of the 1962 Edison Foundation Award for Best Science Book for Youth, this volume continues to inspire with its clarity, depth, and accessibility. Weisskopf, a professor at MIT and former Director-General of CERN, bridges the gap between scientific rigor and human curiosity, making this a timeless addition to any collection of science or philosophy.
Perfect for readers passionate about science history, philosophy of science, and vintage mid-century academic works, Knowledge and Wonder remains a celebrated title in the Anchor Science Study Series.
Knowledge and Wonder: The Natural World As Man Knows It (Revised Edition, 1966)
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