One, two, three … infinity;: Facts & speculations of science; (Mentor book) Gamow, George

Description

1960 Mentor mass market edition. Paperback cover has some scuffing. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This delightful vintage paperback edition of “One, Two, Three…Infinity” by the renowned physicist George Gamow offers readers a captivating journey through the wonders of science. Published in 1960 as part of the popular Mentor series, this affordable mass-market edition made Gamow’s engaging and accessible explanations of complex scientific concepts available to a wide audience. With his signature wit and clarity, Gamow guides readers through topics ranging from the nature of numbers and infinity to the mysteries of the atomic world and the vast expanse of the cosmos. This work is a testament to Gamow’s talent as a science communicator, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on the history of science popularization or the mid-20th century efforts to bring scientific knowledge to the general public. Despite its well-loved condition, this copy remains a charming artifact of a time when groundbreaking minds like Gamow sought to inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.