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A Matter of Degrees: What Temperature Reveals about the Past and Future of Our Species, Planet, and Universe

A Matter of Degrees

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"A Matter of Degrees" by Gino Segre is a physics book focused on Thermal Effects. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

In a wonderful synthesis of science, history, and imagination, an internationally renowned theoretical physicist embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of how the fundamental scientific concept of temperature is bound up with the very essence of both life and matter. 23 photos & diagrams.

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Best For: Readers interested in the intersection of physics, biology, and environmental science.
Focus: Exploring the scientific concept of temperature and its relevance to life, matter, and the environment.
Covers: Fundamental principles of temperature, its role in thermodynamics, biophysics, and environmental physics, supported by photos and diagrams.
Why It Matters: Understanding temperature provides insight into the past and future dynamics of species, the planet, and the universe, linking physical science with biological and environmental processes.

"A Matter of Degrees" by Gino Segre is a physics book focused on Thermal Effects. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Thermal Effects

Author: Gino Segre

Who this is for:

  • Physics students
  • Science-minded readers
  • Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

In a wonderful synthesis of science, history, and imagination, an internationally renowned theoretical physicist embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of how the fundamental scientific concept of temperature is bound up with the very essence of both life and matter. 23 photos & diagrams.

AuthorGino Segre
PublisherPenguin
Published2003-07-01
ISBN-139780142002780
BindingPaperback
Pages321
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicThermal Effects

Format: Paperback

Length: 321 pages

Language: English

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