The Book of Universes: Exploring the Limits of the Cosmos - Softcover

Barrow, John D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393343111 ISBN 13: 9780393343113

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2012

Synopsis

“There can be few better guides to the bewildering array of potential universes, and none so readable or entertaining.”―Manjit Kumar, The Independent

Einstein’s theory of general relativity opens the door for the study of other possible universes―and weird universes at that. The Book of Universes gives us a stunning tour of these potential universes, introducing us to the brilliant physicists and mathematicians who first revealed these startling possibilities. John D. Barrow then explains the latest insights that physics and astronomy have to offer about our own universe, showing how they lead to the concept of the “multiverse”―the universe of all possible universes. 112 illustrations

About this title

About the Author:

John D. Barrow is professor of mathematical sciences and director of the Millennium Mathematics Project at Cambridge University, as well as a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is the best-selling author of many books on science and mathematics, including Mathletics: 100 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know about the World of Sports and 100 Essential Things You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know: Math Explains Your World.

Review:

“Starred Review. A narrative laced with humor and poetry . . . mind-expanding.”
- Booklist

“A solid overview of the evolution of cosmology, with illuminating coverage of the current state of the art.”
- Kirkus Reviews

“As it turns out, exercising the brain cells in thinking about such matters is great fun, and The Book of Universes is an excellent place to start such an exploration.”
- New Statesman

“Entertaining and accessible.”
- Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0393343111
• ISBN 13: 9780393343113
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368