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The Anthropic Cosmological - Paperback, by Barrow John D.; - Acceptable
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- Condition
- Type
- Textbook
- ISBN
- 9780192821478
- Book Title
- Anthropic Cosmological Principle
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 7.8 in
- Publication Year
- 1988
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.5 in
- Genre
- Science
- Topic
- Philosophy & Social Aspects, Cosmology, Space Science, Physics / General
- Item Weight
- 27.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 736 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0192821474
ISBN-13
9780192821478
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46537
Product Key Features
Book Title
Anthropic Cosmological Principle
Number of Pages
736 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Cosmology, Space Science, Physics / General
Publication Year
1988
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
27.4 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
87-028148
Reviews
'in the speculative and intellectual richness of its pages, this book is probably unsurpassed'Peter Atkins, 'in the speculative and intellectual richness of its pages, this book isprobably unsurpassed'Peter Atkins, 'an engaging book ... practically a universal education in both the history of modern science and the history of the Universe ... will be much quoted, much debated and much praised'Nature, 'a masterly exposition of what seems bound to become one of the most important developments to have taken place in physical science'TLS, 'an engaging book ... practically a universal education in both the history of modern science and the history of the Universe ... will be much quoted, much debated and much praised'Nature'a feast: the kind of book which tells you everything you want to know about everything'The Economist'I was infuriated by it, disagreed with it and loved reading it.'Timothy Ferris, New York Times Book Review'in the speculative and intellectual richness of its pages, this book is probably unsurpassed'Peter Atkins'a masterly exposition of what seems bound to become one of the most important developments to have taken place in physical science'TLS'Intriguing analysis of new scientific thinking.'Sydney Times'unique and wide-ranging book ... The reader is taken on an eclectic study of many scientific disciplines and is presented with a revealing picture of the structure of the physical world solely in terms of its invariant constants. There are also fascinating chapters on the definition and nature of life, the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence and the interpretation of quantum theory in relation to the existence of observers.'Europe & Astronomy 1992'If you get a kick out of cosmic coincidences The Anthropic Cosmological Principle ... is definitely for you. The "anthropic" idea, which is that our very existence may explain why the Universe is the way it is, is an extraordinary one. So too is Barrow and Tipler's account.'New Scientist, 'I was infuriated by it, disagreed with it and loved reading it.'Timothy Ferris, New York Times Book Review, 'a feast: the kind of book which tells you everything you want to knowabout everything'The Economist, 'a feast: the kind of book which tells you everything you want to know about everything'The Economist, 'unique and wide-ranging book ... The reader is taken on an eclectic study of many scientific disciplines and is presented with a revealing picture of the structure of the physical world solely in terms of its invariant constants. There are also fascinating chapters on the definition andnature of life, the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence and the interpretation of quantum theory in relation to the existence of observers.'Europe and Astronomy 1992, 'an engaging book ... practically a universal education in both thehistory of modern science and the history of the Universe ... will be muchquoted, much debated and much praised'Nature, 'If you get a kick out of cosmic coincidences The Anthropic Cosmological Principle ... is definitely for you. The "anthropic" idea, which is that our very existence may explain why the Universe is the way it is, is an extraordinary one. So too is Barrow and Tipler's account.'New Scientist
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
113
Synopsis
Is there any connection between the vastness of the universes of stars and galaxies and the existence of life on a small planet out in the suburbs of the Milky Way? This book shows that there is. In their classic work, John Barrow and Frank Tipler examine the question of Mankind's place in the Universe, taking the reader on a tour of many scientific disciplines and offering fascinating insights into issues such as the nature of life, the serach for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the past history and fate of our universe., Ever since Copernicus, scientists have continually adjusted their view of human nature, moving it further and further from its ancient position at the center of Creation. But in recent years, a startling new concept has evolved that places it more firmly than ever in a special position. Known as the Anthropic Cosmological Principle, this collection of ideas holds that the existence of intelligent observers determines the fundamental structure of the Universe. In its most radical version, the Anthropic Principle asserts that "intelligent information-processing must come into existence in the Universe, and once it comes into existence, it will never die out." This wide-ranging and detailed book explores the many ramifications of the Anthropic Cosmological Principle, covering the whole spectrum of human inquiry from Aristotle to Z bosons. Bringing a unique combination of skills and knowledge to the subject, John D. Barrow and Frank J. Tipler--two of the world's leading cosmologists--cover the definition and nature of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the interpretation of the quantum theory in relation to the existence of observers. The book will be of vital interest to philosophers, theologians, mathematicians, scientists, and historians, as well as to anyone concerned with the connection between the vastness of the universe of stars and galaxies and the existence of life within it on a small planet out in the suburbs of the Milky Way., Is there any connection between the vastness of the universe of stars and galaxies and the existence of life on a small planet out in the suburbs of the Milky Way?This book shows that there is. In a classic work, John Barrow and Frank Tipler examine the question of Mankind's place in the Universe, taking the reader on a tour of many scientific disciplines and offering fascinating insights into issues such as the nature of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the past history and fate of our universe.
LC Classification Number
BD511.B34 1988
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Copyright Date
1996
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