Decoding the Universe
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Decoding the Universe by Charles Seife
The author of Zero explains the scientific revolution that is transforming the way we understand our worldPreviously the domain of philosophers and linguists, information theory has now moved beyond the province of code breakers to become the crucial science of our time. In Decoding the Universe, Charles Seife draws on his gift for making cutting-edge science accessible to explain how this new tool is deciphering everything from the purpose of our DNA to the parallel universes of our Byzantine cosmos. The result is an exhilarating adventure that deftly combines cryptology, physics, biology, and mathematics to cast light on the new understanding of the laws that govern life and the universe.
Proofiness and Zero, which won the PEN/Martha Albrand Prize for debut nonfiction and was a New York Times noteworthy book, are among Charles Seife's prior works. He has contributed to The New York Times, Wired, New Scientist, Science, Scientific American, and The Economist, among other publications. He lives in New York City and is a journalism professor at New York University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780143038399 |
| ISBN 10 | 0143038397 |
| Title | Decoding the Universe |
| Author | Charles Seife |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2007-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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