The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe. 2005
by Penrose, Roger
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. 1st Edition. 1st PRINTING of Roger Penrose's The Road to Reality, one of the most comprehensive accounts of the physical universe and its underlying mathematical theory. CONDITION & DETAILS: New York: Alfred A. Knopf. [xxviii], 1099, [9]. Illustrated throughout. Tightly bound and complete with unclipped dust jacket. The only flaw is that there is a light dampstain in the upper right corner of many pages (it is clear, not toned, and is visible in the photo). Withal, very good condition.
Synopsis
Roger Penrose is Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford. In 1988 he shared the Wolf Prize for physics with Stephen Hawking for their joint contribution to our understanding of the universe. From the Hardcover edition.
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- Bookseller
- Atticus Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1534
- Title
- The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe. 2005
- Author
- Penrose, Roger
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2005
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We specialize in rare and unusual antiquarian books in the sciences and the history of science. Additionally, we specialize in 20th century physics, mathematics, and astronomy.
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