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Knocking on Heaven's Door

How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World

by Lisa Randall · 2011 · 464 pages

Brian Cox
Brian Cox
Cormac McCarthy
Cormac McCarthy
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Brian Cox

Cormac McCarthy

About This Book

This work explores how the latest developments in physics, particularly those at the Large Hadron Collider, shape our understanding of the universe. It examines the interplay between scientific thinking, creativity, and the philosophical underpinnings of research. The author provides an overview of particle physics and cosmology while advocating for the significance of science in modern decision-making.

Book Details

Published

2011

Pages

464

Language

en

ISBN

9780061723728

Awards & Recognition

Sunday Times Science Book of the Year (2011)New York Times 100 Notable Books (2011)

Audiobook Available

14h 24m
Narrated by Carrington MacDuffie

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