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A Sense of the Mysterious

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A Sense of the Mysterious

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From the bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams comes this lyrical and insightful collection of science writing that delves into the mysteries of the scientific process--physics, astronomy, mathamatics--and exposes its beauty and intrigue. In these brilliant essays, Lightman explores the emotional life of science, the power of imagination, the creative moment, and the alternate ways in which scientists and humanists think about the world. Along the way, he provides in-depth portraits of some of the great geniuses of our time, including Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, Edward Teller, and astronomer Vera Rubin. Thoughtful, beautifully written, and wonderfully original, A Sense of the Mysterious confirms Alan Lightman's unique position at the crossroads of science and art.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2006-01-03
Publication Date:
2006-01-03
Publisher:
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1400078199
ISBN13:
9781400078196
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
255 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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