Seeking Ultimates; An Intuitive Guide to Physics

Landsberg, Peter T.

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Language: English

Published by Institute Physics Publishing, London, 2000

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Only slight wear to card covers; A bright, solid book, text unmarked; Trade PB; B&W Illustrations; 8.48 X 5.46 X 0.69 inches; 314 pages; Seeking Ultimates: An Intuitive Guide to Physics, Second Edition takes us on a journey that explores the limits of our scientific knowledge, emphasizing the gaps that are left. The book starts with everyday concepts such as temperature, and proceeds to energy, the Periodic Table, and then to more advanced ideas. The author examines the nature of time and entropy, chaos, quantum theory, cosmology, and some aspects of mathematics, confirming that our understanding is necessarily incomplete. Using references to historical figures in science as well as thought-provoking illustrations, Seeking Ultimates encourages you to consider your scientific knowledge in a new light. You will be able to reassess your belief in "truths" as presented (such as mathematical theorems) and to reconsider philosophical issues of theology and happiness. A comprehensive glossary explains in clear language the technical terms so that nonscientists can enjoy the text.…

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Title
Seeking Ultimates; An Intuitive Guide to Physics
Author
Landsberg, Peter T.
Publisher
Institute Physics Publishing, London
Publication year
2000
Condition
Very Good+
Binding
Softcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0750306572
ISBN 13
9780750306577

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