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Publisher ‏ : ‎ No-Nonsense Books (January 31, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 251 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3948763003


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 08


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #230,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #95 in Science for Kids #2,084 in Physics (Books)


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    • No, I'm not stupid, and I don't think you are either
This book is entitled Teach Yourself Physics. It is apparently meant for two types of readers: (1) those who have studied physics at some level but are unsatisfied with their progress, perhaps due to poor teaching (which the author says is endemic in physics), or (2) those who may have a good education in the humanities but have never had the opportunity to study physics. I fit into the second category. I don’t think that there is a third category, that of people who think they’re too stupid to learn physics. I can’t imagine such a person buying this book. Yet the author refers to people who believe “they are dumb” (p. 16), or who think “I’m not smart enough” (p. 17); indeed, he states that “many people still believe they’re too stupid to learn physics” (p. 57). It is apparently this belief on the part of the author which leads him to spend the first quarter of the book regaling its readers, not with physics, but with what amounts to a motivational lecture on why they should read this book. But you can only read this section if you have bought the book, as I have, which means we don’t need the lecture. And no, I don’t think I’m stupid. In fact, at the risk of immodesty, I might mention that, after an undergraduate degree cum laude, I earned my doctorate in law at Harvard; I am certified as not-stupid. I just never had the opportunity to study physics. As of p. 58, I have learned nothing at all about physics, nothing. This is unacceptable. But there’s much worse. These 58 pages are simply rife with grammatical errors – words left out, the wrong words put in, a virtual model of sloppiness. Let me give a few examples: “it allows you think” (p. 31 – presumably “to think” is meant) “the step ... take a few decades (p. 36 – step is singular, “takes” is required) “A civilization that understands more about the physics laws of nature, and how to use it” (p. 37 – “laws” is plural, so “how to use them”) “The odds ... is close to zero” (p. 46 – “odds” is plural, “is” should be “are”) “the primary goal science is” (p. 46 – should be “of science”) “it’s your responsible to ignore” (p. 47 – "responsibility" is the correct form) “straight-jacket” (p. 48 – the correct word is straitjacket) “put in her” (p. 55 – “here” is obviously meant, and I am resisting the temptation to suggest any other meaning) Now does any of this matter? Am I picking nits? After all, anyone fluent in English knows what the author means. But that’s just the problem. Yes, I know what the author means in these instances, because I am fluent in English. But I am not fluent in science, which is why I bought this book. Therefore, I have no way of knowing whether an equation in this book includes a symbol or number which doesn’t belong there, or leaves out one that does. I must rely on the care which the author takes in presenting his book, and based upon the first 58 pages, that care is clearly absent. (I realize that the author has a Germanic name and is going to school in the German city of Karlsruhe, but in general he writes colloquial American English and I would not be surprised to learn that he is American – a cursory internet search did not uncover his nationality or his college. Of course if his native language is not English, then he has business to engage the services of an editor whose native language is English.) Finally, the physical book: 1. The outer margins are 2 inches wide, the inner margins, especially on the left-hand pages, are essentially non-existent. This makes reading at the inner margins difficult. 2. Some of the tables, e.g. pp. 67, 77, use print so tiny the tables can’t be read without a magnifying glass. 3. The illustrations look like they were drawn for, and perhaps by, preschool students. 4. The marginal notes include ISBN numbers, which are not needed, but omit page numbers, which are. (Some of the long quotes, e.g. Newton (p. 41) and Einstein (p. 55), have no citations at all.) So, at the moment, I am reluctant to read any further into this book. If I do, I will update this review as necessary. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020 by George Goldberg
    • A complete guide book to Physics
In my view, the premise of the book is “The era of the autodidact hast just begun as a result of the limitless possibilities of the internet.” (Section 3.2) Which I cannot agree more. I think the book is suitable for those who want to go beyond the level of “The Theoretical Minimum” series by Susskind and the “No Nonsense” series by the author and feel confident enough to to tackle undergraduate/graduate textbooks, whether on self-study or at school. The advice offered in the book is sound to me from my experience as a former Ph.D. student in Economics: 1. Build core knowledge with student friendly books (the author provides very detailed recommendations of books and journal articles); 2. Get a firm grasp on the first principles with flow charts or other learning aids; 3. Get the big picture from the historical and philosophical perspective (but need to be wary of cognitive biases); 4. Learn how to learn (the “Ultra-Learning” method). Other pluses: a. Chapter-end questions which readers can use to check their own understanding of the subjects; b. The author’s own learning journey from frustration to the completion of the Ph.D. degree. There are some things which I hope the book would include: 1. Some good summary books of the undergraduate curriculum which could save one’s study time substantially, such as _ Physics: A Student Companion_ and _ Review of Undergraduate Physics_; 2. Although I agree with the author that Math should be learned on need basis, I think one could still benefit from studying some of the Math books tailored for undergraduate Physics majors by the top universities which provide a systematic treatment of Math; 3. Tip on how to keep abreast with the current development of a field as much as possible as a passionate layman. In conclusion, this book is a valuable companion for anyone who is ready to embark on the pursuit of knowledge for the joy of it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2020 by James Lai

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