Warped Passages: Unravelling the Universe's Hidden Dimensions by Lisa Randall (E

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Warped Passages by Lisa Randall Gives us a glimpse into our future. This book allows the reader to understand the questions that scientists deal with at the frontiers of research. It explains the kind of problems that extra dimensions might solve and the kind of speculation that is needed even to imagine them. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A lucid explanation of the strange and powerful new ideas that physicists are working with to explain the nature of physical reality Steven PinkerIn Warped Passages one of the worlds most exciting scientists gives us a glimpse into our future. Incredibly readable - and illustrated throughout - it allows the general reader to understand the questions that scientists are dealing with at the frontiers of research today. Lisa Randall allows the reader to understand the kind of problems that extra dimensions might solve and the kind of speculation that is needed even to imagine them. She also gives an introduction to developments in early twentieth century physics, particle physics and string theory and addresses current debates about relativity, quantum mechanics and gravity - and she describes the questions that are still to be solved. Notes Subtitled, Unravelling The Universes Hidden Dimensions. The worlds most cited physicist introduces our most up-to-date theories of the universe. Author Biography Lisa Randall is on a quest to explain the fabric of reality. She is a leading theoretical physicist - the worlds most cited - and an expert on string theory. She was the first tenured woman in the Princeton Physics department and the first tenured woman theorist at MIT and Harvard. Review "A great read. . . . I highly recommend it."--Ira Flatow, host of National Public Radios Science Friday"Lisa Randall, a leading theorist, has made major contributions to both particle physics and cosmology."--Brian Greene, bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabrics of the Cosmos"Randall is one of the most influencial and exciting young theoretical Physicists working in elementary particle physics and cosmology today."--Lee Smolin, author of Three Roads to Quantum GravityA great read. . . . I highly recommend it. --Ira Flatow, host of National Public Radio s Science FridayLisa Randall, a leading theorist, has made major contributions to both particle physics and cosmology. --Brian Greene, bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabrics of the CosmosRandall is one of the most influencial and exciting young theoretical Physicists working in elementary particle physics and cosmology today. --Lee Smolin, author of Three Roads to Quantum Gravity"A great read. . . . I highly recommend it." -- Ira Flatow, host of National Public Radios Science Friday Details ISBN0141012978 Author Lisa Randall Pages 512 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2006 ISBN-10 0141012978 ISBN-13 9780141012971 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle Unravelling the Universes Hidden Dimensions Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 523.1 Illustrations Illustrations Media Book Edition 1st Short Title WARPED PASSAGES Language English UK Release Date 2006-08-03 Publication Date 2006-08-03 Alternative 9780141905501 Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-08-30 AU Release Date 2006-08-30 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. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:2945427;

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