The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World
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James Kakalios., James Kakalios|AUTHOR., & Peter Berkrot|READER. (2010). The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World . Tantor Media, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James Kakalios, James Kakalios|AUTHOR and Peter Berkrot|READER. 2010. The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World. Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James Kakalios, James Kakalios|AUTHOR and Peter Berkrot|READER. The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World Tantor Media, Inc, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)James Kakalios, James Kakalios|AUTHOR, and Peter Berkrot|READER. The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World Tantor Media, Inc., 2010.
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Full title | amazing story of quantum mechanics a math free exploration of the science that made our world |
Author | kakalios james |
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