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Physics for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines Audiobook
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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.
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"Don't by afraid of the title. "Yes", it does discuss some physics but it isn't so technical that you won't understand. This book separates fact from fiction on topics like "dirty bombs", global warming, alternate fuels, etc. by presenting the physics involved in each. Very good stuff!"
— Brad (5 out of 5 stars)
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Should be required reading for all informed citizens, as well as Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John McCain.
— Publishers Weekly
Physics for Future Presidents Listener Reviews
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" This was a good book, the science accurate and understandable to the lay person, and yet not boring for those of us with physics/engineering/math backgrounds. The only thing I didn't really like was the author's political bias poked through more often than I really care to read in a science book, even if it is written for "future [politicians:]" "
— Alli, 12/3/2013 -
" Learned a lot reading this - makes the information very accessible. "
— Sandra, 9/24/2013 -
" Super-readable overview on numerous physic topics. "
— Michael, 8/15/2013 -
" FANTASTIC science book for the curious non-scientist. Gives you a great background on every important scientific topic you'll hear in the news. Easy to read and very interesting. I recommend to anyone! "
— Lisa, 7/31/2013 -
" Interesting read. Good general science read for non-scientists. "
— Rob, 2/12/2013 -
" Physics and Policy...a great read. "
— Adrian, 12/5/2012 -
" There is a lot to digest in this book, but I liked the breadth, and the lack of political bias. I listened to the audio book, but then checked out the print version to re-read some of the more dense portions. "
— Ron, 11/4/2012 -
" Yep, it's official. As soon as I finish this one I'm launching my 2012 campaign. Eat your heart out Sarah Palin. It's a pretty good guide to current issues and I think it's pretty accurate. . .written by a professor at Berkeley. "
— Claire, 10/13/2012 -
" Such a good book. I highly recommend it to anyone. "
— Speed, 8/26/2012 -
" Amazing book! Should be required reading for ALL HS students. "
— Guy, 5/6/2012 -
" Fascinating look at the science that *should* be affecting policy decisions, though it often doesn't. For example, while a nuclear bomb is a scary proposition, the reality is that terrorists could probably not build one or if they could, it would not do much harm. "
— Leslie, 4/7/2012 -
" I hated high school physics and I loved this book. It made the science that affects our daily lives understandable and relevant. I wish that the people that scream at us from the TV about the end of the world would spend an afternoon with Dr. Muller. "
— Karen, 9/23/2011
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. Muller lives in Berkeley, California.
About Pete Larkin
Pete Larkin has narrated dozens of audiobook titles, won five Earphones Awards, and been a finalist in 2012 for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has been praised for his expert ability to speak in multiple accents. He is also an on-camera host and accomplished voice-over artist for hundreds of commercials and promos for a variety of companies, corporations, and governmental agencies. He was the public address announcer for the New York Mets and has worked as a radio jockey in New York, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.