Seeking Ultimates An Intuitive Guide to Physics
by Landsberg, Peter T
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0750306572
- ISBN 13
- 9780750306577
- Seller
-
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Institute Physics Publishing. Very Good+. 2000. Softcover. 0750306572 . Only slight wear to card covers; A bright, solid book, text unmarked; Trade PB; B&W Illustrations; 8.48 X 5.46 X 0.69 inches; 314 pages; Seeking Ultimates: An Intuitive Guide to Physics, Second Edition takes us on a journey that explores the limits of our scientific knowledge, emphasizing the gaps that are left. The book starts with everyday concepts such as temperature, and proceeds to energy, the Periodic Table, and then to more advanced ideas. The author examines the nature of time and entropy, chaos, quantum theory, cosmology, and some aspects of mathematics, confirming that our understanding is necessarily incomplete. Using references to historical figures in science as well as thought-provoking illustrations, Seeking Ultimates encourages you to consider your scientific knowledge in a new light. You will be able to reassess your belief in "truths" as presented (such as mathematical theorems) and to reconsider philosophical issues of theology and happiness. A comprehensive glossary explains in clear language the technical terms so that nonscientists can enjoy the text. .
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Ainsworth Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16338
- Title
- Seeking Ultimates An Intuitive Guide to Physics
- Author
- Landsberg, Peter T
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0750306572
- ISBN 13
- 9780750306577
- Publisher
- Institute Physics Publishing
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- 0750306572, Physics
Terms of Sale
Ainsworth Books
Satisfaction guaranteed - if I have made an error in the description, I will refund book and shipping both ways. If the customer just changes his/her mind I will only refund one shipping charge. Please contact me before sending a book back. Any dust jackets on books will have a Mylar protector. Books shipped from US or Canada.
About the Seller
Ainsworth Books
Biblio member since 2003
Chilliwack, British Columbia
About Ainsworth Books
Ainsworth Books was for many years a bricks and mortar store in Vancouver, BC. When we acquired the store, we moved to a location in Delta. After three years we moved the stock home and started operation as an online, by appointment only operation. I have worked with books my whole adult life and enjoy giving recommendations.