The Anthropic Cosmological Principle by John D. Barrow (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Anthropic Cosmological Principle by John D. Barrow, Frank J. Tipler, John A. Wheeler John Barrow and Frank Tipler examine the question of Mankinds place in the Universe, taking the reader on a tour of many scientific disciplines and offering insights into issues such as the nature of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the past history and fate of our universe. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Is there any connection between the vastness of the universes of stars and galaxies and the existence of life on a small planet out in the suburbs of the Milky Way? This book shows that there is. In their classic work, John Barrow and Frank Tipler examine the question of Mankinds place in the Universe, taking the reader on a tour of many scientific disciplines and offering fascinating insights into issues such as the nature of life, the serach for extraterrestrialintelligence, and the past history and fate of our universe. Notes Reissue with new cover in B format of a classic science title. Starting with the question - is there a connection between the vastness of the universe and the existence of life on a small planet in the suburbs of the Milky Way? - issues such as the nature of life, extra-terrestial intelligence and the fate of the universe are explored. "Practically a universal education in both the history of modern science and the history of the universe" Nature. Author Biography Professor of Astronomy at the University of Sussex, John D. Barrows principal research interest is the early history of the universe. He is well known for his bestselling popular science books including Theories of Everything, Pi in the Sky, and The Artful Universe (OUP, 1995). Frank J. Tipler Professor of Mathematical Physics at Tulane University, New Orleans. He is the author of The Physics of Immortality: Modern Cosmology, God and the Resurrectionof the Dead, Macmillan, 1995, £20, in which he presents a scientific proof of the existence of God. Review `an engaging book ... practically a universal education in both the history of modern science and the history of the Universe ... will be much quoted, much debated and much praisedNature`a feast: the kind of book which tells you everything you want to know about everythingThe Economist`I was infuriated by it, disagreed with it and loved reading it.Timothy Ferris, New York Times Book Review`in the speculative and intellectual richness of its pages, this book is probably unsurpassedPeter Atkins`a masterly exposition of what seems bound to become one of the most important developments to have taken place in physical scienceTLS`Intriguing analysis of new scientific thinking.Sydney Times`unique and wide-ranging book ... The reader is taken on an eclectic study of many scientific disciplines and is presented with a revealing picture of the structure of the physical world solely in terms of its invariant constants. There are also fascinating chapters on the definition and nature of life, the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence and the interpretation of quantum theory in relation to the existence of observers.Europe & Astronomy 1992`If you get a kick out of cosmic coincidences The Anthropic Cosmological Principle ... is definitely for you. The "anthropic" idea, which is that our very existence may explain why the Universe is the way it is, is an extraordinary one. So too is Barrow and Tiplers account.New Scientist Promotional "A marvelous treasure trove....A joy to all cosmologists and would be cosmologists." --Science Kirkus UK Review A welcome re-issue of the epic volume about mankinds place in the universe, first published back in 1986. Barrow and Tipler show that there is an intimate relationship between our existence and the fundamental laws of physics. They take us on a tour of the universe, and look at its ultimate fate. Scholarly, packed with references, and not afraid of offering a few equations, but an absorbing book that rewards the dedicated reader. (Kirkus UK) Long Description Is there any connection between the vastness of the universes of stars and galaxies and the existence of life on a small planet out in the suburbs of the Milky Way? This book shows that there is. In their classic work, John Barrow and Frank Tipler examine the question of Mankinds place in the Universe, taking the reader on a tour of many scientific disciplines and offering fascinating insights into issues such as the nature of life, the serach for extraterrestrialintelligence, and the past history and fate of our universe. Review Text `an engaging book ... practically a universal education in both the history of modern science and the history of the Universe ... will be much quoted, much debated and much praisedNature`a feast: the kind of book which tells you everything you want to know about everythingThe Economist`I was infuriated by it, disagreed with it and loved reading it.Timothy Ferris, New York Times Book Review`in the speculative and intellectual richness of its pages, this book is probably unsurpassedPeter Atkins`a masterly exposition of what seems bound to become one of the most important developments to have taken place in physical scienceTLS`Intriguing analysis of new scientific thinking.Sydney Times`unique and wide-ranging book ... The reader is taken on an eclectic study of many scientific disciplines and is presented with a revealing picture of the structure of the physical world solely in terms of its invariant constants. There are also fascinating chapters on the definition and nature of life, the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence and the interpretation of quantum theory in relation to the existence of observers.Europe & Astronomy 1992`If you get a kick out of cosmic coincidences The Anthropic Cosmological Principle ... is definitely for you. The "anthropic" idea, which is that our very existence may explain why the Universe is the way it is, is an extraordinary one. So too is Barrow and Tiplers account.New Scientist Review Quote unique and wide-ranging book ... The reader is taken on an eclectic study of many scientific disciplines and is presented with a revealing picture of the structure of the physical world solely in terms of its invariant constants. There are also fascinating chapters on the definition andnature of life, the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence and the interpretation of quantum theory in relation to the existence of observers.Europe and Astronomy 1992 Feature A classic title - reissued in new covers, in B format, and at a lower price Details ISBN0192821474 Author John A. Wheeler Short Title ANTHROPIC COSMOLOGICAL PRINCIP Series Oxford Paperbacks Language English Photographer Frank J. Tipler ISBN-10 0192821474 ISBN-13 9780192821478 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1988 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Birth 1952 Residence Sussex, ENK Edition Description Revised Imprint Oxford University Press Position Professor of Astronomy Affiliation Professor of Astronomy, University of Sussex DOI 10.1604/9780192821478 UK Release Date 1988-05-19 AU Release Date 1988-05-19 NZ Release Date 1988-05-19 Illustrations numerous figures and tables Pages 736 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 1988-05-19 DEWEY 128 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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