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The Biggest Ideas in the Universe 1
Space, Time and Motion
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A groundbreaking new series from bestselling author Sean Carroll
A groundbreaking new series from bestselling author Sean Carroll
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Knowledge is power… A landmark new series from a prize-winning scientist and communicator.
In this major trilogy, Sean Carroll opens up the world of physics and shows that you don’t necessarily need a science degree to gain a deeper insight into the workings of the universe.
Starting with the ideas that revolutionised our view of nature, Space, Time and Motion poses deep questions about the cosmos, guiding us through classical physics from Euclid and Galileo to Newton and Einstein. Carroll investigates how a twin could be seven years older than her brother, and demonstrates why it’s easier than you might think for a drifting astronaut to get back to the safety of the space station.
These are the laws of physics as you’ve never understood them before.
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The Biggest Ideas in the Universe 1 by Sean Carroll is praised for its ability to make complex theories like Einstein's general relativity accessible and comprehensible to readers. Reviewers appreciate the book’s combination of technical accuracy, clarity, and engaging, reader-friendly tone. It bridges the gap between popular science and rigorous mathematical physics, welcoming even those with minimal algebra knowledge to understand profound scientific ideas. The book is complemented for enlightening non-specialists without diluting the scientific content.
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ISBN: 9780861546145
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Sean Carroll is Homewood professor of natural philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. He won the Royal Society Winton Prize for his book on the search for the elusive Higgs boson, The Particle at the End of the Universe, and The Big Picture was an international bestseller. His most recent book is Something Deeply Hidden. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. @seanmcarroll preposterousuniverse.com
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