Physics for Future Presidents, Richard A. Muller
Physics for Future Presidents, Richard A. Muller
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Physics for Future Presidents
The Science Behind the Headlines

Author: Richard A. Muller

Narrator: Pete Larkin

Unabridged: 10 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/01/2011

Categories: Nonfiction, Science, Physics

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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 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.

Written in everyday, nontechnical language, Physics for Future Presidents explains the science behind the concerns that our nation faces in the immediate future. Even active readers of serious journalism will be surprised at the lessons contained herein. It is must-have information for all presidents—and citizens—of the twenty-first century.

About Richard A. Muller

Richard A. Muller is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, a faculty senior scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, and a winner of the MacArthur Fellowship, often called the "Genius Award." He is the author of several books, including The Instant Physicist. Richard lives in Berkeley, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Anya on February 23, 2024

excellent explanations and great visual graphics! I will have to re-read the section on nuclear fusion about 20 more times, sorry @nathan b......more

Goodreads review by Michael on September 12, 2016

This was a fascinating book to read, and I really enjoyed it. Dr. Muller examines many of the science issues we hear about increasingly today, and also debunks much of the junk science and media sensationalism that have had a deleterious effect on public policies often purporting to be based on scie......more

Goodreads review by Jim on December 03, 2021

Highly recommended. The only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5 is that it was published in 2006 which makes it a bit dated. For instance, fluorescents replacing incandescent bulbs with LEDs being a future innovation. That led to one disappointment since he only addressed the energy savings of fluor......more

Goodreads review by Arminius on March 08, 2016

The Physics for Future Presidents It is a fascinating book using science to explain and sometimes solve today’s major problems. Estimating future types of terrorist attacks can be calculated by knowing how destructive each potential weapon is. The surprising answer is that gasoline not “smart” nuclea......more

Goodreads review by Trina on January 13, 2009

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the current issues of global warming, energy or terrorism. It outlines the reality of the science and its impact on these issues in the public realm. I found it very informative and helpful to be able to follow these issues and determine what my stan......more