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Physics for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines

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W. W. Norton, Aug 17, 2008 - Science - 384 pages

Learn the science behind the headlines—the tools of terrorists, the dangers of nuclear power, and the reality of global warming.

We live in complicated, dangerous times. They are also hyper-technical times. As citizens who will elect future presidents of the most powerful and influential country in the world, we need to know—truly understand, not just rely on television's talking heads—if Iran's nascent nuclear capability is a genuine threat to the West, if biochemical weapons are likely to be developed by terrorists, if there are viable alternatives to fossil fuels that should be nurtured and supported by the government, if nuclear power should be encouraged, and if global warming is actually happening. This book is written in everyday, nontechnical language on the science behind the concerns that our nation faces in the immediate future. Even active readers of serious journalism will be surprised by the lessons that the book contains. It is "must-have" information for all presidents—and citizens—of the twenty-first century.

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User Review  - Graham Velasco - Goodreads

This book is very interesting in that it assumes the reader is to become a future president. It therefore is understood that the reader is not necessarily a physics expert and proceeds to describe ... Read full review

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User Review  - John Neveu - Goodreads

This is a very interesting and informative read. You don't have to agree with everything the author discusses to enjoy this book. Read full review

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About the author (2008)

Richard A. Muller is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the best-selling author of Physics for Future Presidents and The Instant Physicist. He and his wife live in Berkeley, California.

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