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Discover the cosmos in World Within the World by John D Barrow 1990 paperback

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Edition Description: Reprint Intended Audience: Trade Number of Pages: 412 Pages ISBN-13: 9780192861085 Synopsis: Until recently "popular science" has produced neither rigorously scientific works nor especially popular ones. Only in the last three or four years have scientists begun to realize the field's full potential with books aimed at the intelligent non-scientist presenting more challenging subjects previously reserved for scholars. Still, none of these studies fully addresses the question of whether laws of Nature really exist and are just waiting to be discovered; or how the notion of laws of Nature arose and how they can be so well described by mathematics; or even how our own existence limits what we can learn about the Universe. John D. Barrow, renowned scientist and philosopher of science, fills the gap by responding to these and myriad other questions in this remarkably wide-ranging interdisciplinary study of the evolving concept of laws of Nature. Tackling the philosophical and theological problems raised by modern physics and mathematics, he goes well beyond the familiar ground of relativity and quantum theory. From the magical notions of primitive cultures to the latest ideas about chaos, black holes, inflation, and superstrings, he traces the gradual development of our understanding of what laws of Nature mean and how we have come to know them. Written in a serious but non-technical style, The World Within the World will fascinate scientists, philosophers, and general readers alike., In this remarkably wide-ranging interdisciplinary study, renowned scientist and philosopher John D. Barrow offers a fascinating examination of the evolving concept of laws of Nature. Tackling the philosophical and theological problems raised by modern physics and mathematics, he goes well beyond the familiar ground of relativity and quantum theory. From the magical notions of primitive cultures to the latest ideas about chaos, black holes, inflation, and superstrings, Barrow traces the gradual development of our understanding of what laws of Nature mean and how we have come to know them. Features: Reprint gtin13: 9780192861085 LC Classification Number: QC24.5.B37 1990 Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated ISBN-10: 0192861085 Item Weight: 21.5 Oz Dewey Decimal: 500.2 Language: English Genre: Science Topic: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Astronomy, Physics / General TitleLeading: The Item Width: 6.2 in Book Title: World Within the World Item Height: 0.9 in Format: Trade Paperback Item Length: 9.2 in Author: John D. Barrow Publication Year: 1990 LCCN: 89-048679 Illustrator: Yes Dewey Edition: 19 brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated

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  1. This book is a fascinating deep dive into the hidden patterns and structures shaping our universe. John D. Barrow blends science, philosophy, and history in a way that’s both thought-provoking and accessible. Perfect for curious minds who love exploring big ideas. The seller shipped quickly, and the book arrived in great condition—definitely worth adding to your collection!

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