Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

by Richard Feynman

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Feynman's irreverent memoir of his life as a Nobel-winning physicist, full of mischief, curiosity, and contempt for self-importance. A masterclass in how a first-rate mind stays playful.

Published:: 1985
Pages:: 352

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