This ranks as one of the best scientific books that I have read to date. I have to admit that I was somewhat nervous picking up a book about particle physics at the library, but the field is always something that I wanted to know more about, so I decided to give it a shot. Butterworth is, without a doubt, one of the most entertaining non-fiction writers that I have had the pleasure of reading. He keeps the text lighthearted while at the same time conveying key knowledge points. He does this mainly through the use of metaphors, and the reader can tell that he is talented at breaking down complex concepts and explaining them to people with no prior knowledge of the subject matter. That said, the book begins with a fast pace, and the reader should expect to be confused for the first fifth or third of the book. I found myself going back and reviewing concepts that I had read a few days before in order to fully understand the new section that I was reading. However, as my gradual confusion lifted (and Butterworth was instrumental in this - he repeats fundamental concepts enough to help the reader learn), I was able to gain a full understanding of what Butterworth was saying. When I finished reading this book, I came out with a basic understanding of a field that I had known absolutely nothing about, and I enjoyed the ride. There isn't much more to ask for in a book about particle physics. |
Most Wanted Particle: The Inside Story of the Hunt for the Higgs, the Heart of the Future of Physics8/7/2015
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