A Physicist On Madison Avenue (Princeton Legacy Library, 5023) - 9780691629933

These essays, which bear the mark of Rothman's outspoken humor and dislike for pretense, convey essential ideas to general readers on such topics as the future of the universe, the design of particle accelerators, the intelligent use of statistics, and the making of quality musical instruments. At the same time they provide insight into how the mind of a scientist works, not only in research but also in the real" world of three-piece suits and mass media. The outlook of physicists, according to the author, often puts them at odds with nonscientists--but Rothman never hides his points of disagreement. In his title essay on being a major magazine editor, he recalls using bell curves and elementary statistics in an attempt to convince the circulation department that fluctuations in sales are unavoidable (despite what they thought). Although Rothman claims that scientists do enjoy playing the role of Faust, the scholar in eternal pursuit of Truth, his essays attest to a scientific interest fully in tune with human concerns"--From publisher description.

• | Author: Tony Rothman
• | Publisher: Princeton University Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 21, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 162 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0691629935
• | ISBN-13: 9780691629933