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Janna Levin How the Universe Got Its Spots (Paperback)
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- Book Title
- How the Universe Got Its Spots : Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space
- Publication Name
- How the Universe Got Its Spots
- Title
- How the Universe Got Its Spots
- Subtitle
- Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 069123227X
- EAN
- 9780691232270
- ISBN
- 9780691232270
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Genre
- Science
- Release Year
- 2023
- Release Date
- 10/01/2023
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 8in
- Type
- Communication Studies
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Topic
- Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, Astronomy, Physics / General
- Item Width
- 5.3in
- Item Weight
- 6.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the extreme demands of scientific exploration. Nimbly explaining geometry, topology, chaos, and string theory, Levin shows how the pattern of hot and cold spots left over from the big bang may one day reveal the size of the cosmos. The result is a thrilling story of cosmology by one of its leading thinkers. '[A] lovely, utterly original book. . . . This intimate account of the life and thought of a physicist is one of the nicest scientific books I have ever read--personal and honest, clear and informative, entertaining and difficult to put down.' - Alejandro Gangui, American Scientist 'Gorgeously written.' - Mary Carmichael, Newsweek 'Highly original. . . . Few scientists are capable of putting their understanding and experiences into words as effectively.' - Peter Coles, Nature 'Science as it is lived. . . . [Levin's] book is a gift.' - Corey S. Powell, Discover
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
069123227x
ISBN-13
9780691232270
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2328294126
Product Key Features
Book Title
How the Universe Got Its Spots : Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, Astronomy, Physics / General
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
6.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qb991.C66
Reviews
In an engaging, quirky collection of letters originally intended for her mother, Levin describes her quest as a cosmologist to understand both the topology of the universe and her place in it., "[A] lovely, utterly original book. . . . This intimate account of the life and thought of a physicist is one of the nicest scientific books I have ever read--personal and honest, clear and informative, entertaining and difficult to put down." ---Alejandro Gangui, American Scientist, The intellectual-emotional balance, and the finely tuned prose, are what makes this different from the very many other books on cosmology. And Levin has found an interesting way to do this; the book is in the form of letters to her mother., "If the universe is infinite, then its possibilities are infinite as well. But in How the Universe Got Its Spots , the astrophysicist Janna Levin insists that infinity works as a hypothetical concept only, and that it is not found in nature." ---Lauren Porcaro, New Yorker, "Highly original. . . . Few scientists are capable of putting their understanding and experiences into words as effectively." ---Peter Coles, Nature, "Often elegiac in tone like a premature swansong from a young scientist with much to say-- How the Universe Got Its Spots is a genuine attempt to break down barriers, both intellectual and emotional, between scientists and their wished-for-audience." ---Ken Grimes and Alison Boyle, Astronomy, "Levin interweaves enlightening insights into the most profound enigmas of space, time and infinity with reflections on her struggle to balance her personal and professional lives. The result suggests a blend of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and The History of Time ." ---Dan Kincaid, Arizona Republic, " How the Universe Got Its Spots is a genuine attempt to break down barriers, both intellectual and emotional, between scientists and their wished-for audience." ---Ken Grimes and Alison Boyle, Astronomy, "This intimate account of the life and thought of a physicist is one of the nicest scientific books I have ever read--personal and honest, clear and informative, entertaining and difficult to put down." ---Alejandro Gangui, American Scientist, "Levin unpacks the technicalities with a skill honed from giving many lectures on the subject, and it is fascinating to read. . . . A book to be applauded." ---Andrew Crumey, The Scotsman
Copyright Date
2002
Lccn
2022-938989
Dewey Decimal
523.1
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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