Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe
$59.44
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2021
Summary
Our universe might appear chaotic, but deep down it’s simply a myriad of rules working independently to create patterns of action, force, and consequence. In Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe, Brian Clegg explores the phenomena that make up the very fabric of our world by examining ten essential sequenced systems. From diagrams that show the deep relationships between space and time to the quantum behaviors that rule the way that matter and light interact, Clegg shows how these patterns …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262542869 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0262542862 |
| Author: | Brian Clegg |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2021 |
| Weight: | 530g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 155mm |
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Critics Review
“Ingenious, often complex insights from an expert.” – Kirkus “This book is a valuable contribution to popular science, providing a kaleidoscope of visuals that will appeal to readers across generational divides” – Science“Using beautiful illustrations and illuminating diagrams, the book is a feast for the eyes. The final chapter, on symmetries in nature of all shapes and sizes, is particularly enlightening. Anyone interested in the natural world will enjoy the unique perspective offered in the book.“ – Physics Today “Clegg’s lucid prose, clever design and an array of photos and illustrations come together to present a procession of intriguing ideas, making this a great, approachable introduction to the bedrock of modern science” – BBC Sky at Night Magazine
About The Author
Brian Clegg
Brian Clegg is an award-winning popular science writer and the author of more than thirty books, including A Brief History of Infinity, Dice World, Dark Matter and Dark Energy- The Hidden 95% of the Universe, and Everyday Chaos- The Mathematics of Unpredictability, from the Weather to the Stock Market (MIT Press).
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