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Reviews - online
Reviews - from the bookcover
"Smith gives us a series of extremely readable and
well-chosen analogies to explain the science. His
relaxed style makes for an enjoyable read .... [A]
useful addition to the popular literature on particle
physics-"
-Alan Marlin, New Scientist
"This book explains, using diverse means, the quark
model of the proton and neutron. It sketches the his-
tory of the quark idea and succeeds in explaining to
nonphysicists why physicists believe in quarks even
though a single quark has never been observed. I
really like this book, which will serve important
purposes."
-Gerald A. Millet, University of Washington
" [A] satisfying account of the physics of quarks...
Smith conveys a clear picture of contemporary
research and gives a well-articulated perspective
from which to view modern nuclear and particle
physics. Particularly noteworthy is the fine balance
between the discussions of theory and experiment."
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