From Here to Infinity by Martin Rees

From Here to Infinity by Martin Rees

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One of our greatest scientific minds reflects on the role of science in the twenty-first century.

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From Here to Infinity by Martin Rees

One of our greatest scientific minds reflects on the role of science in the twenty-first century.
Martin Rees provides sage advice on why and about what scientists should communicate with the rest of society, and what they might expect in returnHe also offers a wonderful sampling of what we now know, don't know, and likely won't know from scientific study-now and in the future. -- Alan Leshner, chief executive officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science
We finesse our relationship to a dangerous and glorious world through science. As no one else can, Martin Rees finesses our relationship to science. -- Stewart Brand, founder of the Whole Earth Catalog and author of Whole Earth Discipline
[A] pithy explanation of the role of science in the global economy. -- The Times
An absorbing summation of the state of science today. -- BBC Focus
Martin Rees is a leading cosmologist and astrophysicist. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge from 2004 to 2012, is a member of the House of Lords, and former president of the Royal Society. He lives in Cambridge, England.
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ISBN 13 9780393063073
ISBN 10 0393063070
Title From Here to Infinity
Author Martin Rees
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Year published 2012-08-22
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.