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Seven brief lessons on physics
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- Carlo Rovelli is an internationally acclaimed writer whose books, including Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, The Order of Time, Helgoland and White Holes, have been number one bestsellers around the world and translated into over forty languages. As a theoretical physicist, he has made significant contributions to the physics of space and time and he is currently directing the quantum gravity research group of the Centre de physique théorique in Marseille, France.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780241737675
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Allen Lane, (25 September 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Weight
- 172 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 206 x 135 x 12 mm
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