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- Book Title
- Time : a Traveler's Guide
- Publication Name
- Time: A Traveler's Guide
- Title
- Time: A Traveler's Guide
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 0195130960
- EAN
- 9780195130966
- ISBN
- 9780195130966
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Genre
- Science
- Release Year
- 1999
- Release Date
- 30/09/1999
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 6.1in
- Item Width
- 9.2in
- Item Weight
- 15.2 Oz
- Type
- Communication Studies
- Publication Year
- 1999
- Topic
- General, Time
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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"Bucky Fuller thought big," Wired magazine recently noted, "Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both." In his newest book, Cliff Pickover outdoes even himself, probing a mystery that has baffled mystics, philosophers, and scientists throughout history--What is the nature of time?In Time: A Traveler's Guide, Pickover takes readers to the forefront of science as he illuminates the most mysterious phenomenon in the universe--time itself. Is time travel possible? Is time real? Does it flow in one direction only? Does it have a beginning and an end? What is eternity? Pickover's book offers a stimulating blend of Chopin, philosophy, Einstein, and modern physics, spiced with diverting side-trips to such topics as the history of clocks, the nature of free will, and the reason gold glitters. Numerous diagrams ensure readers will have no trouble following along. By the time we finish this book, we understand a wide variety of scientific concepts pertaining to time. And most important, we will understand that time travel is, indeed, possible.
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195130960
ISBN-13
9780195130966
eBay Product ID (ePID)
638467
Product Key Features
Book Title
Time : a Traveler's Guide
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
General, Time
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6.1in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
9.2in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
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"An entertaining introduction to modern scientific principles for bright students as well as adults."--Kirkus Reviews, "It is impossible to read Clifford Pickover's latest book without learning a great deal about modern physics, and at the same time being overwhelmed by the impenetrable mystery of time and its role in those other two dark mysteries, consciousness and free will. As always, the author's pagesare exciting, entertaining, and a delight to read."--Martin Gardner, "Only Clifford Pickover would think of mixing time travel and music.Gripping, clear-- this book could well be his best yet! A must buy for allwannabe time travelers."--Ian Stewart, "Only Clifford Pickover would think of mixing time travel and music. Gripping, clear-- this book could well be his best yet! A must buy for all wannabe time travelers."--Ian Stewart, Scientific American, "The arrow of time and our understanding of it defines much of ourhumanity, Whether it be correcting past mistakes, regaining lost youth, orlearning what comes next, everyone years to overcome the consequences of time.Traveling through time creates enormous paradoxes, but modern physical theoriesdo not eliminate the possibility. In this book, Clifford Pickover presents thosetheories in layman's terms. To understand time is to know the ambitions ofhumans, something Pickover excels at."--Charles Ashbacher, Book Reviews Editor,Journal of Recreational Mathematics, "If you thought time travel was just for science fiction nuts, thinkagain. As Pickover demonstartes, time travel is not the stuff of Asimoviondreams, it being theoretically possible. Of course, how to travel through timeis no simiple matter, nor is explaining it, but Pickover rises to the challengein many ways. Witty and profound quotations--from Einstein to WoodyAllen--about time and our relationship to it are liberally scatteredthroughout.... The imaginative and humorous approach makes a difficult subjectpalatable--and gives a plug for Chopin at the same time."--PublishersWeekly, "Cliff Pickover explores most aspects of the implausible prospects of practical time travel. If not a visitor from the future, he's at least a man ahead of his time."--Julien Clinton Sprott, Professor Physics, University of Wisconsin, "Pickover...stretches the limits of computers, art, and thought."--Los Angeles Times"Only Clifford Pickover would think of mixing time travel and music. Gripping, clear -- this book could well be his best yet! A must buy for all wannabe time travelers."-- Ian Stewart, Scientific American"The irrepressible and prolific Clifford Pickover... romps joyously through at least four perfectly respectable scientific routes to time travel: relatively, particle physics, quantum mechanics and psychology."--New Scientist"How to travel through time is no simple matter, nor is explaining it, but Pickover rises to the challenge in many ways....The imaginative and humorous approach makes a difficult subject palatable."--Publishers Weekly"An entertaining introduction to modern scientific principles for bright students as well as adults."--Kirkus Reviews"If you thought time travel was just for science fiction nuts, think again. As Pickover demonstrates, time travel is not the stuff of Asimovion dreams, it being theoretically possible. Of course, how to travel through time is no simiple matter, nor is explaining it, but Pickover rises to the challenge in many ways. Witty and profound quotations--from Einstein to Woody Allen--about time and our relationship to it are liberally scattered throughout.... Theimaginative and humorous approach makes a difficult subject palatable--and gives a plug for Chopin at the same time."--Publishers Weekly"It is impossible to read Clifford Pickover's latest book without learning a great deal about modern physics, and at the same time being overwhelmed by the impenetrable mystery of time and its role in those other two dark mysteries, consciousness and free will. As always, the author's pages are exciting, entertaining, and a delight to read."--Martin Gardner"Cliff Pickover explores most aspects of the implausible prospects of practical time travel. If not a visitor from the future, he's at least a man ahead of his time."--Julien Clinton Sprott, Professor Physics, University of Wisconsin"The arrow of time and our understanding of it defines much of our humanity, Whether it be correcting past mistakes, regaining lost youth, or learning what comes next, everyone years to overcome the consequences of time. Traveling through time creates enormous paradoxes, but modern physical theories do not eliminate the possibility. In this book, Clifford Pickover presents those theories in layman's terms. To understand time is to know the ambitions of humans,something Pickover excels at."--Charles Ashbacher, Book Reviews Editor, Journal of Recreational Mathematics"Only Clifford Pickover would think of mixing time travel and music. Gripping, clear-- this book could well be his best yet! A must buy for all wannabe time travelers."--Ian Stewart, Scientific American"Time: A Traveler's Guide is certain to shed new light, raise new questions, and make your mind reel over the ancient and illusive concept of time."--Theoni Pappas, author of The Joy of Mathematics and The Mathematics Calendar"H.G. Wells, call your office! Pickover has stolen your time machine.... He moves the concept of time travel out of wild fantasy into scientific possibility. In an entertaining dialogue between imaginary characters from the twenty-first century, he draws out the imaginative and scientific implications of a technology that would allow us to tunnel back into the past or catapult into the future.... The intellectual daring of this book guarantees it a sizablereadership."--Booklist, "Pickover...stretches the limits of computers, art, and thought."--Los Angeles Times "Only Clifford Pickover would think of mixing time travel and music. Gripping, clear -- this book could well be his best yet! A must buy for all wannabe time travelers."-- Ian Stewart,Scientific American "The irrepressible and prolific Clifford Pickover... romps joyously through at least four perfectly respectable scientific routes to time travel: relatively, particle physics, quantum mechanics and psychology."--New Scientist "How to travel through time is no simple matter, nor is explaining it, but Pickover rises to the challenge in many ways....The imaginative and humorous approach makes a difficult subject palatable."--Publishers Weekly, "The arrow of time and our understanding of it defines much of our humanity, Whether it be correcting past mistakes, regaining lost youth, or learning what comes next, everyone years to overcome the consequences of time. Traveling through time creates enormous paradoxes, but modern physicaltheories do not eliminate the possibility. In this book, Clifford Pickover presents those theories in layman's terms. To understand time is to know the ambitions of humans, something Pickover excels at."--Charles Ashbacher, Book Reviews Editor, Journal of Recreational Mathematics, "Pickover...stretches the limits of computers, art, and thought."--Los Angeles Times"Only Clifford Pickover would think of mixing time travel and music. Gripping, clear -- this book could well be his best yet! A must buy for all wannabe time travelers."-- Ian Stewart, Scientific American"The irrepressible and prolific Clifford Pickover... romps joyously through at least four perfectly respectable scientific routes to time travel: relatively, particle physics, quantum mechanics and psychology."--New Scientist"How to travel through time is no simple matter, nor is explaining it, but Pickover rises to the challenge in many ways....The imaginative and humorous approach makes a difficult subject palatable."--Publishers Weekly, "Time: A Traveler's Guide is certain to shed new light, raise new questions, and make your mind reel over the ancient and illusive concept of time."--Theoni Pappas, author of The Joy of Mathematics and The Mathematics Calendar, "It is impossible to read Clifford Pickover's latest book without learninga great deal about modern physics, and at the same time being overwhelmed by theimpenetrable mystery of time and its role in those other two dark mysteries,consciousness and free will. As always, the author's pages are exciting,entertaining, and a delight to read."--Martin Gardner, "If you thought time travel was just for science fiction nuts, think again. As Pickover demonstrates, time travel is not the stuff of Asimovion dreams, it being theoretically possible. Of course, how to travel through time is no simiple matter, nor is explaining it, but Pickover rises to thechallenge in many ways. Witty and profound quotations--from Einstein to Woody Allen--about time and our relationship to it are liberally scattered throughout.... The imaginative and humorous approach makes a difficult subject palatable--and gives a plug for Chopin at the same time."--PublishersWeekly, "H.G. Wells, call your office! Pickover has stolen your time machine....He moves the concept of time travel out of wild fantasy into scientificpossibility. In an enertaining dialogue between imaginary characters from thetwenty-first century, he draws out the imaginative and scientific implicationsof a technology that would allow us to tunnel back into the past or catapultinto the future.... The intellectual daring of this book guarantees it a sizablereadership."--Booklist, "H.G. Wells, call your office! Pickover has stolen your time machine.... He moves the concept of time travel out of wild fantasy into scientific possibility. In an entertaining dialogue between imaginary characters from the twenty-first century, he draws out the imaginative and scientificimplications of a technology that would allow us to tunnel back into the past or catapult into the future.... The intellectual daring of this book guarantees it a sizable readership."--Booklist, "Pickover...stretches the limits of computers, art, and thought."--Los Angeles Times "Only Clifford Pickover would think of mixing time travel and music. Gripping, clear -- this book could well be his best yet! A must buy for all wannabe time travelers."-- Ian Stewart, Scientific American "The irrepressible and prolific Clifford Pickover... romps joyously through at least four perfectly respectable scientific routes to time travel: relatively, particle physics, quantum mechanics and psychology."--New Scientist "How to travel through time is no simple matter, nor is explaining it, but Pickover rises to the challenge in many ways....The imaginative and humorous approach makes a difficult subject palatable."--Publishers Weekly
Copyright Date
1999
Dewey Decimal
530.11
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
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