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Paradox : The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics by Jim Al-Khalili (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Paradox by Jim Al-Khalili. Just as surely as Al-Khalili narrates the enduring fascination of these classic paradoxes, he reveals their underlying logic. In doing so, he brings to life a select group of the most exciting concepts in human knowledge.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100307986799
ISBN-139780307986795
eBay Product ID (ePID)113101199
Product Key Features
Book TitleParadox : the Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicLogic & Brain Teasers, General, Physics / General, Recreations & Games
IllustratorYes
GenreMathematics, Science, Games & Activities
AuthorJim Al-Khalili
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight7.2 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2012-005011
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Readers who enjoy mental challenges and scientific mysteries will have fun with Al-Khalili's lighthearted, accessible discussion." - Publishers Weekly "A very interesting book with some nifty surprises." - Booklist Online, "Readers who enjoy mental challenges and scientific mysteries will have fun with Al-Khalili's lighthearted, accessible discussion." - Publisher's Weekly "A very interesting book with some nifty surprises." - Booklist Online, "Readers who enjoy mental challenges and scientific mysteries will have fun with Al-Khalili's lighthearted, accessible discussion." Publisher's Weekly "A very interesting book with some nifty surprises." Booklist Online, "Readers who enjoy mental challenges and scientific mysteries will have fun with Al-Khalili's lighthearted, accessible discussion." Publisher's Weekly
Dewey Decimal500
Table Of ContentPreface ix 1 The Game Show Paradox 2 Achilles and the Tortoise 3 Olbers' Paradox 4 Maxwell's Demon 5 The Pole in the Barn Paradox 6 The Paradox of the Twins 7 The Grandfather Paradox 8 The Paradox of Laplace's Demon 9 The Paradox of Schrödinger's Cat 10 Fermi's Paradox 11 Remaining Questions Acknowledgments Index
SynopsisA fun and fascinating look at great scientific paradoxes. Throughout history, scientists have come up with theories and ideas that just don't seem to make sense. These we call paradoxes. The paradoxes Al-Khalili offers are drawn chiefly from physics and astronomy and represent those that have stumped some of the finest minds. For example, how can a cat be both dead and alive at the same time? Why will Achilles never beat a tortoise in a race, no matter how fast he runs? And how can a person be ten years older than his twin? With elegant explanations that bring the reader inside the mind of those who've developed them, Al-Khalili helps us to see that, in fact, paradoxes can be solved if seen from the right angle. Just as surely as Al-Khalili narrates the enduring fascination of these classic paradoxes, he reveals their underlying logic. In doing so, he brings to life a select group of the most exciting concepts in human knowledge. Paradox is mind-expanding fun.
LC Classification NumberQ173.A395 2012
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- 20 Jan, 2016
Awesome to relax
If you love reading complex stuff and you need a rest but... You just need to keep reading, Paradox is the best! It tells and explains many paradoxes and makes you think in a relaxed manner. Schrödinger's cat, Hawkings twins... God with coffee!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Feb, 2025
clean used book...
clean used bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jan, 2024
Paradox
Very scientific to read! It's about many concepts of math!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
