For the Love of Physics: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge of Time - A Journey Through the Wonders of Physics Review "Fascinating...A delightful scientific memoir combined with a memorable introduction to physics."--"Kirkus" "As the hundreds of thousands of studentswho have witnessed [Lewin's] lectures in person or online can attest, thisclassroom wizard transforms textbook formulas into magic...Lewin's rarecreativity shines through...a passport to adventure." --"Booklist" (starredreview) ""For the Love of Physics" captures Walter Lewin's extraordinary intellect, passion for physics and brilliance as a teacher. Hopefully, this book will bring even more people into the orbit of this extraordinary educator and scientist." "Fascinating... A delightful scientific memoir combined with a memorable introduction to physics." "MIT's Lewin is deservedly popular for his memorable physics lectures (both live and on MIT's Open Course Web site and YouTube), and this quick-paced autobiography-cum-physics intro fully captures his candor and lively teaching style... joyful... [this text] glows with energy and should please a wide range of readers." "As the hundreds of thousands of students who have witnessed [Lewin's] lectures in person or online can attest, this classroom wizard transforms textbook formulas into magic... Lewin's rare creativity shines through... a passport to adventure." "Walter Lewin's unabashed passion for physics shines through every page of this colorful, largely autobiographical tour of science. The excitement of discovery is infectious."--Mario Livio, author of The Golden Ratio and Is God A Mathematician? "In this fun, engaging and accessible book, Walter Lewin, a superhero of the classroom, uses his powers for Good - ours! The authors' share the joy of learning that the world is a knowable place."--James Kakalios, Professor and author of The Physics of Superheroes and The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics 				    	 					 About the Author About the Author: Walter H. G. Lewin was born on 28 January 1936. He is an astrophysicist and a professor of physics at the MIT. He was born in Netherlands. He has obtained his PhD in nuclear physics in the year 1965. His awards include NASA award for Exceptional Scientific Achievement in the year 1978 and Alexander von Humboldt Award in the years 1984 and 1991. Warren Goldstein, a contributor for this book, has contributed other books such as A Brief History of American Sports and Anatomy of Baseball (Sport in American Life). 				    	 					              See all Product description