Genesis

Name: Genesis
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SKU: 9781788165112
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The Story of How Everything Began

By Guido Tonelli

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Genesis by Guido Tonelli is an engaging exploration of the universe's origins, blending science with a touch of philosophical inquiry. The author, a physicist deeply involved in the discovery of the Higgs boson, takes readers on a journey through cosmic history, explaining complex scientific concepts with clarity and passion. The narrative delves into the building blocks of everything, making the dawn of creation accessible and intriguing.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the fundamental questions about the universe's origin and nature. It weaves together the latest scientific discoveries with captivating storytelling, making complex cosmological concepts both accessible and intriguing. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply curious about the grand narrative of creation, this book offers a deeper understanding of the cosmos.

Genesis

A visionary scientific account of the seven 'days' of creation, from a lead player in the hunt for the Higgs boson.

A visionary scientific account of the seven 'days' of creation, from a lead player in the hunt for the Higgs boson

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What if the ancient Greeks were right, and the universe really did spring into being out of chaos and the void? How could we know? And what must its first moments have been like?

To answer these questions, scientists are delving into all the hidden crevices of creation. Armed with giant telescopes and powerful particle accelerators, they probe the subtle mechanisms by which our familiar world came to be, and try to foretell the manner in which it will end.

The result of all this collective effort is a complex tale, stranger at times than even our most ancient creation myths. Yet its building blocks give us the power to work marvels our predecessors could scarcely comprehend.

In Genesis, the CERN physicist and bestselling author Guido Tonelli does poetic justice to that great story, the accomplishment of countless minds working together across the ages.

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Guido Tonelli's Genesis is hailed for its ability to weave a rich narrative that combines the intricate details of the universe's birth with elements of Greek mythology and artistic expression. Reviewers praise the book's capacity to engage readers by leaping between the minutiae of cosmology and grand existential ideas, offering both accessibility and poetic elegance. It's considered an impressive account that not only tackles the complexities of modern cosmology but also infuses the scientific story with myth, scripture, and history, making it deeply resonant for both scientists and lay readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788165112

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Guido Tonelli played a key role in the discovery of the Higgs boson, also known as the 'God Particle', which earned Francois Englert and Peter Higgs the 2013 Nobel Prize in physics. For his contributions to science, Tonelli was awarded the Commendatore of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2012, the Enrico Fermi Prize from the Italian Physics Society, and the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. He is a professor of general physics at the University of Pisa and a visiting scientist at CERN. Genesis was a bestseller on release in Italy.

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