Best Books to Read (July 2020)
Climate Gamble
Is Anti-Nuclear Activism Endangering our Future?
by Rauli Partanen & Janne M. Korhonen
Recommended by: Dom Brennan
This book gives a systematic and objective view at the effects anti-nuclear rhetoric and policies have on global emissions and the subsequent environmental impacts.
They have recently published another book: The Dark Horse, much along the same lines
Engineering: A Beginners Guide
by Natasha McCarthy
Recommended by: Mercedes Baxter Chinery
I read this book for my personal statement and found it really interesting – learning about the history of engineering, the development of engineering disciplines as society changed, the engineering process and how people can make lasting impacts in manufacturing, design and construction methods has stuck with me throughout my degree.
Particle Physics Brick by Brick
Atomic and Subatomic Physics Explained… in Lego®
by
Dr Ben Still
Recommended by: Jamie Davidson
Quantum physics is a complex subject describing the interaction of abstract bodies of incomprehensibly small sizes; however, Dr Ben Still reimagines this notoriously mind-bending field through the lens of the world favourite building blocks. The book tackles issues from antimatter to z-bosons, constructing atoms from the smallest known particles in the universe to create simple and understandable models which break down even the most complex particles into a simple stack of colourful plastic bricks.