Figures for Fun
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Originally published in English by: Moscow: Foreign Languages Pub. House, 1957.
Yakov I. Perelman Books
This author focuses on popularizing science through engaging and accessible books. Their work aims to demystify complex scientific concepts, making them fun and understandable for a wide audience. Through a unique style, they capture readers' interest and inspire a deeper appreciation for the world around us. Their contribution lies in bringing science closer to the everyday person, demonstrating its potential for both education and enjoyment.
In this book, we look into some entertaining stories from famous authors (Leo Tolstoy, Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, etc.) and analyze them from a scientific point of view. Using simple mathematics and physics tools, we will be able to derive new entertaining questions and answers from these stories. In some occasions, we will be able to accept or refuse the foundations underlying them.
Are we ever destined to travel to other planets? Or are we forever doomed to remain prisoners of Earth? The idea of interstellar travel, flying from one planet to another, is, of course, for the time being, no more than a tempting dream. But why not admit that, over time, the dream of space travel will one day become a reality...