Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Carlo Rovelli

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These seven ‘short lessons’ guide us through the scientific revolution that shook physics in the 20th century and still continues to shake us today. Rovelli explains Einstein’s theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, elementary particles, gravity, and the nature of the mind.

ISBN: 9780241737675 Category:

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The anniversary edition of the international phenomenon

‘One of the best books of the 21st century’ (Guardian)

These seven short lessons guide us, with simplicity and clarity, through the scientific revolution that shook physics in the twentieth century and still continues to shake us today. In this enchanting overview of modern physics, Carlo Rovelli explains Einstein’s theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, elementary particles, gravity, and the nature of the mind.

Not since Richard Feynman’s celebrated Six Easy Pieces has physics been so vividly, intelligently and entertainingly revealed.

Additional information

Weight 0.25 kg
Dimensions 20.4 × 13.2 × 1 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

96

Language

English

Edition

Anniversary edition

Dewey

530 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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