The Universe: Leading Scientists Explore the Origin, Mysteries, and Future of the Cosmos
Edited by John Brockman
Read by Danny Campbell , Antony Ferguson , and Jo Anna Perrin
Unabridged
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Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: Library CD
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2 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9798200032495
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ISBN: 9798200032518
| Runtime: | 12.78 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Science |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
In The Universe, today's most influential science writers explain the science behind our evolving understanding of the universe and everything in it, including the cutting-edge research and discoveries that are shaping our knowledge.- Lee Smolin reveals how math and cosmology are helping us create a theory of the whole universe.
- Neil Turok analyzes the fundamental laws of nature, what came before the big bang, and the possibility of a unified theory.
- Seth Lloyd investigates the impact of computational revolutions and the informational revolution.
- Lawrence Krauss provides fresh insight into gravity, dark matter, and the energy of empty space.
- Brian Greene and Walter Isaacson discuss Albert Einstein.
- And much more.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Illuminating, mind-expanding. . . . A spectacular, mind-bending read. —Brain Pickings
Author
Author Bio: John Brockman
John Brockman, editor of many books, including The Next Fifty Years, is also the author of By the Late John Brockman, The Third Culture, and Digerati: Encounters with the Cyber Elite. He is the founder and CEO of Brockman Inc., a literary and software agency, and the publisher and editor of the website Edge. He lives in New York City.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Science |
| Runtime: | 12.78 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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