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Driving Force: The Natural Magic of Magnets

Driving Force: The Natural Magic of Magnets

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Driving Force unfolds the long and colorful history of magnets: how they guided (or misguided) Columbus; mesmerized eighteenth-century Paris but failed to fool Benjamin Franklin; lifted AC power over its rival, DC, despite all the animals, one human among them, executed along the way; led Einstein to the theory of relativity; helped defeat Hitler's U-boats; inspired writers from Plato to Dave Barry. In a way that will delight and instruct even the nonmathematical among us, James Livingston shows us how scientists today are creating magnets and superconductors that can levitate high-speed trains, produce images of our internal organs, steer high-energy particles in giant accelerators, and—last but not least—heat our morning coffee. From the "new" science of materials to everyday technology, Driving Force makes the workings of magnets a matter of practical wonder. The book will inform and entertain technical and nontechnical readers alike and will give them a clearer sense of the force behind so much of the working world.

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ISBN13: 9780674216457
ISBN10: 0674216458
Language: English
Publication Year: 1997
Format: Paperback

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    Magnet history reveals science's intriguing natural force.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're curious about the hidden powers behind everyday gadgets and historical marvels, this book beautifully unravels the story of magnets with wit and clarity. It makes science accessible and fascinating, from the past guidance of explorers to cutting-edge technology that shapes our modern world. Whether you're a science buff or simply love a good story, you'll find this book both enlightening and entertaining.

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