'A great educator as well as a great physicist.' Richard Dawkins In the beginning there was light but more than this, there was gravity. After that, all hell broke loose... This is how the story of the greatest intellectual adventure in history should be introduced - how humanity reached its current understanding of the universe, one that is far removed from the realm of everyday experience. Krauss connects the world we know with the invisible world all around us, which is removed from intuition and direct sensation. He explains our current understanding of nature and the struggle to construct the greatest theoretical edifice ever assembled, the Standard Model of Particle Physics -- and then to understand its implications for our existence. Writing in the critically acclaimed style of A Universe from Nothing, Krauss celebrates the beauty and wonders of the natural world and details our place within it and how this shapes our understanding of it. Krauss makes this story accessible through profiles of the scientists responsible for these advances, and clear explanations of their discoveries. Krauss takes us on a tour of science and the brilliant personalities who shaped it, often against political and religious indoctrination, enduring persecution and ostracism. Krauss creates a captivating blend of research and narrative to invite us into the lives and minds of these figures,creating a landmark work of scientific history.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN-13
9781471138546
eBay Product ID (ePID)
232425020
Product Key Features
Author
Lawrence M. Krauss
Publication Name
The Greatest Story Ever Told...So Far
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Science
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
153mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Lawrence M. Krauss
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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