The Jazz of Physics: The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (714 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0465093574 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Disappointing" according to Keith E. Koenigsberg. I'm sorry to report that this book really let me down. The subtitle of this book is "the secret link between music and the structure of the universe" and I was hoping for some good, illuminating analogies. (I teach a course in relativity so I am not coming at this as a total novice) Unfortunately, the author's analogies are strained and forc. "Inquisitive Minds Will Love it" according to Rodney B. Don't be afraid of this book. If you love exploring new ideas, you will love this book. If you like being introduced to some incredible people through biographical vignettes, you will love this book. If like a good story of discovery you will love this book.I've only finished three chapters, so I can't do a complete review yet. But here are . D. A. J. said Loved every part of this unique book. I cannot say enough good things about this book. It was quite amazing to follow Dr. Alexander's journey to the world of physics through the lens of jazz. I have read review with people complaining about the book being autobiographical or even jumping subjects. That actually is what makes this book so interesting to read. I learned some new a
Alexander's rhapsodic excitement is infectious."-Peter Pesic, Wall Street Journal"Alexander's book, The Jazz of Physics, explores the resonance between science and music to a depth that far surpasses other works on the same concept." -New Criterion "GroundbreakingAlexander He illustrates his points with colorful examples, ranging from the Big Bang to the eye of a galactic hurricane."-Down Beat "Using his own life as the baseline, Alexander, a professor of physics at Brown University, sweetly riffs on deep connections between music and cosmology. Alexander chronicles the great thinkers who have explored these links in the past and shares his own journey in the two fields. Mr. Alexander's enthusiasm for
More than fifty years ago, John Coltrane drew the twelve musical notes in a circle and connected them by straight lines, forming a five-pointed star. The Jazz of Physics will fascinate and inspire anyone interested in the mysteries of our universe, music, and life itself.. Physicist and jazz musician Stephon Alexander follows suit, using jazz to answer physics' most vexing questions about the past and future of the universe. Following the great minds that first drew the links between music and physics-a list including Pythagoras, Kepler, Newton, Einstein, and Rakim-The J
Alexander lives in Providence, Rhode Island. Stephon Alexander is a professor of physics at Brown University and the winner of the 2013 American Physical Society Edward A. He is also a jazz musician and released his first electronic jazz album with Erin Rioux. Bouchet Award.