The Physics of Superheroes: More Heroes! More Villains! More Science! Spectacular Second Edition by Amazonundefined

Price last update: 13/03/2024

Description

A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science
Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With
The Physics of Superheroes
, named one of the best science books of 2005 by
Discover
, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.

Product information

    • Długość wersji drukowanej:448 str.
    • Język:Angielski
    • Wydawca:Avery
    • Data publikacji:3 listopada 2009
    • Wiek czytelnika:18 lat i starsze
    • Wymiary:15.24 x 2.41 x 22.86 cm
    • ISBN-10:1592405088
    • ISBN-13:978-1592405084
    • Author:James Kakalios
    The Physics of Superheroes: More Heroes! More Villains! More Science! Spectacular Second Edition
    The Physics of Superheroes: More Heroes! More Villains! More Science! Spectacular Second Edition by Amazonundefined
    Price last update: 13/03/2024