davef Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Hello forum; I am interested in learning more about the universe and science in general on my own time. I read A Brief History Of Time recently and I couldn't grasp for example the importance of spin particles. I went only as far as highschool physics. I am thinking maybe low level college texts. Are there any books you can recomend? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbraniac Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I grab my information wherever I see it, so I can't quite recommend any particular text for you to use, but I suggest visiting a college bookstore. The only downside is that some stores require a college I.D., so you may need to make a few quick friends with a few students, and the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 do a Googley search for the types of books that interest you, write down the ISBN number, and you`ll find that most good bookstores will order that book for you, no ID needed, just your cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senexa Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I take courses from The Teaching Company. They are taped college courses. Right now I'm working my way through a 60-hour Joy of Science course taught by Robert M. Hazen (PhD, Harvard University) to brush up on all I missed in the past 40 years. My one before this was Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution by Richard Wolfson (PhD, Dartmouth College). My next one will be either anatomy or mathematical thought. Here's link to their current curriculum of science courses, which come with all course materials and are available on DVD, video and audio. Every course goes on sale once or twice a year. I wait and get them on sale for about $100-120. http://www.teach12.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blike Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I always recommend Brian Greene's "The Elegant Universe" as a general interest in the universe type of read. It's a wonderful book, even if you have no background in physics. College textbooks are good, but they might be more than you're looking for. If you want in-depth discussion of the topics, go for college textbooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaKiri Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I always recommend Brian Greene's "The Elegant Universe" as a general interest in the universe type of read. It's a wonderful book, even if you have no background in physics. Good thinking that man. The Emp's New Mind (Roger Penrose) is mostly about AI, but it touches on literally EVERYTHING ELSE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davef Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 Thanks for the link senexa and thanks to EVERYONE for their valued thoughts. Elegant Universe is on my list as are the textbooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budullewraagh Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 if you like chem, read napoleon's buttons. interesting stuff, there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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