{"title":"Steven Weinberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the profound and thought-provoking works of Steven Weinberg, a revered figure in the realms of Science and Nature. Renowned for his ability to articulate complex scientific concepts with clarity and insight, Weinberg's writings invite readers to explore the intricacies of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eGravitation and Cosmology\u003c\/em\u003e, a cornerstone text that unravels the mysteries of fundamental forces, offering a detailed exploration of gravitational theory and its implications for our understanding of the cosmos. This book is a must-read for anyone eager to grasp the foundations of physical science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThird Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e, Weinberg presents a collection of essays that offer reflections on science, its progression, and its intersection with society. Through these essays, readers gain access to the mind of a scientist deeply engaged with the philosophical and practical implications of scientific discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Weinberg's works are ideal for those passionate about Science and Nature, providing both a scholarly resource and an engaging journey through the wonders of our universe. Whether you are a seasoned scientist or simply curious, his books promise to enrich your understanding and stimulate your curiosity about the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gravitation-and-cosmology-by-steven-weinberg-9780471925675","title":"Gravitation and Cosmology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA leading physicist delves into relativity and experimental applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGravitation and Cosmology: Principles and Applications of the General Theory of Relativity\u003c\/em\u003e offers a Nobel laureate's perspectives on the wealth of data technological developments have brought to expand upon Einstein's theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnique in basing relativity on the Principle of Equivalence of Gravitation and Inertia over Riemannian geometry, this book explores relativity experiments and observational cosmology to provide a sound foundation upon which analyses can be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering special and general relativity, tensor analysis, gravitation, curvature, and more, this book provides an engaging, insightful introduction to the forces that shape the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854562021612,"sku":"9780471925675","price":777.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a05893a16a206c919259a3a7ada5117e.jpg?v=1759268396"},{"product_id":"third-thoughts-by-steven-weinberg-9780674241473","title":"Third Thoughts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe phrase 'public intellectual' is much bandied about. Just a few real heavyweights in the world merit the title, and Steven Weinberg is preeminent among them.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Richard Dawkins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeinberg has a knack for capturing a complex concept in a succinct, unforgettable image. One of the smartest and most diligent scientists around.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this wise and wide-ranging meditation, one of the most captivating science communicators of our time challenges us to reconsider the entanglement of science and society. From the cosmological to the personal, from astronomy and quantum physics to the folly of manned spaceflight and the rewards of getting things wrong, Steven Weinberg shares his views on the workings of the universe and our aspirations and limitations. \u003ci\u003eThird Thoughts\u003c\/i\u003e aims to provoke and inform and never loses sight of the human dimension of scientific discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the 20th century's greatest physicists shares his strongly-held opinions on everything from the Higgs boson to the state of theoretical physics and the problems of science and society.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book should be read not only for its insightful and illuminating explanations of a wide range of physical phenomena but also for the opportunity it affords to follow the wanderings of a brilliant mind through topics ranging from high-energy physics and the makeup of the cosmos to poetry, and from the history and philosophy of science to the dangers of economic inequality. 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