Edge Physics by Ananthaswamy Anil (97 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A scientific and globetrotting exploration of the physics experiments changing the ways we understand our universe. Why is the universe expanding? What is the nature of dark matter? Do other universes exist? In this timely and original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy embarks on a global journey to some of the worlds most inhospitable and dramatic research sites to witness first-hand the audacious physics experiments conducted to answer profound questions about the nature of the universe. From the Atacama Desert in the Chilean Andes to the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope on Mount Paranal to deep inside an abandoned iron mine in Minnesota and to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, Ananthaswamy weaves together stories about the people and places at the heart of this cosmological research. While explaining the immense questions that scientists are trying to answer, Ananthaswamy provides an accessible and unique portrait of the universe and our quest to understand it. An atmospheric, engaging and illuminating read,The Edge of Physicsdepicts science as a human process and brings cosmology with all its rarefied concepts down to earth. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: New. A scientific and globetrotting exploration of the physics experiments changing the ways we understand our universe.Why is the universe expanding? What is the nature of dark matter? Do other universes exist? In this timely and original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy embarks on a global journey to some of the world's most inhospitable and dramatic research sites to witness first-hand the audacious physics experiments conducted to answer profound questions about the nature of the universe.From the Atacama Desert in the Chilean Andes to the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope on Mount Paranal to deep inside an abandoned iron mine in Minnesota and to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, Ananthaswamy weaves together stories about the people and places at the heart of this cosmological research.While explaining the immense questions that scientists are trying to answer, Ananthaswamy provides an accessible and unique portrait of the universe and our quest to understand it. An atmospheric, engaging and illuminating read, The Edge of Physics depicts science as a human process and brings cosmology with all its rarefied concepts down to earth.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. tiny sig of prev owner on FEP.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. tiny signature on front end page by prev owner.

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 322 pages; Physical desc. : 322 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Physics - Popular works. Quantum theory - Popular works. Relativity (Physics) - Popular works. Summary: Ananthaswamy weaves together stories about the people and places at the heart of today's research in physics, while beautifully explaining the problems that scientists are trying to solve. In so doing, he provides a unique portrait of the universe and our quest to understand it. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2010. First edition, first printing. 8vo. Hard cover binding, 322 pp. New in new dust jacket, protected with an archival-quality mylar cover.

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 322 pages; Physical desc. : 322 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Physics - Popular works. Quantum theory - Popular works. Relativity (Physics) - Popular works. Summary: Ananthaswamy weaves together stories about the people and places at the heart of today's research in physics, while beautifully explaining the problems that scientists are trying to solve. In so doing, he provides a unique portrait of the universe and our quest to understand it. 1 Kg.

octavo hardcover in dustwrapper (FINE); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. UNCORRECTED BOOK PROOF. Paperback. Flat spine. Clean & tight book. No inscriptions. Flat pages. Dispatched "Royal Mail Tracked 24" next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref H10.

8vo. pp 322. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered gilt on spine. Signed presentation from the author on the title page, "To John, thank you for a wonderful show, best regards, Anil." ISBN: 0715637045 Fine in fine dust jacket.