David Lindley holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Sussex University and has been an editor at Nature, Science, and Science News. Now a full-time writer, he is the author of The End of Physics, Where Does the Weirdness Go?, The Science of Jurassic Park, Boltzmann's Atom, and Degrees Kelvin. He is also a recipient of the Phi Beta Kappa science writing prize. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
Praise for David Lindley's Uncertainty
“Provides a useful précis of the mind-blowing progress of physics
in the early 20th century.” —The New York Times
“Lindley captures the passion of the struggle, showing both the
public controversies and the sometimes harsh private judgments. . .
. The story is told with verve.” —Nature
“A physicist and skilled science writer, Lindley neatly sketches
the players and chessboard at the Solvay Conferences, where
Einstein lost his battle against the quantum world.” —USA Today
“Charmingly written and a delight to read. . . . Highlights the
human element of science.” —The Economist
“Layers keen human drama on top of mind-bending scientific
advancement.” —Discover Magazine
“Brilliantly captures the personalities and the science surrounding
the most revolutionary principle in modern physics. . . . Truly
thrilling.” —Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and
Universe“Far and away the best popular account of the development
of quantum mechanics I have encountered.” —Michael D. Gordin,
American Scientist
Praise for David Lindley's Uncertainty
"Provides a useful precis of the mind-blowing progress of physics
in the early 20th century." -The New York Times
"Lindley captures the passion of the struggle, showing both the
public controversies and the sometimes harsh private judgments. . .
. The story is told with verve." -Nature
"A physicist and skilled science writer, Lindley neatly sketches
the players and chessboard at the Solvay Conferences, where
Einstein lost his battle against the quantum world." -USA
Today
"Charmingly written and a delight to read. . . . Highlights the
human element of science." -The Economist
"Layers keen human drama on top of mind-bending scientific
advancement." -Discover Magazine
"Brilliantly captures the personalities and the science surrounding
the most revolutionary principle in modern physics. . . . Truly
thrilling." -Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and
Universe"Far and away the best popular account of the development
of quantum mechanics I have encountered." -Michael D. Gordin,
American Scientist
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