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The story of light affects us every day in our lives...
In highly visual, entertaining and easy-to-understand language, famed science writer Ben Bova explains the many ways light affects our minds, bodies and universe.
--Why do people kiss with the eyes closed?
--What exactly is quantum physics?
--Why is it difficult to swat a mosquito?
--Is the universe expanding or contracting?
--How do lasers work?
--What do we "see" whenever we dream?
In this all-encompassing work, one of the very most noted science fiction as well as nonfiction writers in our time explores the main topic of light and shows how it has shaped every part in our existence.
From the creation of life to the exploration of the heavens and the stars, from the origins of the planet earth to the probability of life on distant planets, Ben Bova unveils the beauty and science behind this phenomenon. Dr. Bova masterfully explains how light affects us every day in our lives, from our religions to our sex drives, as well as how exactly we use light in art, science, industry, entertainment, cosmetics, jewelry and much more.
"The enlightenment of discoveries and the brilliance of Ben Bova combine to enable our minds to glimpse the majesty of the infinite worlds of light in the universe."
--Buzz Aldrin
"Superbly written--a banquet of subject areas served by way of a master literary chef!"
--Bill Pogue, Skylab astronaut
"The Story of Light is a light-hearted, enlightened romp through many facets of human experience, reflected and refracted through Bova's bright, polychromatic mind."
--David Grinspoon, Principal Scientist, Southwest Research Institute and writer of Venus Revealed
