Paradox by Jim Al-Khalili
A true paradox is a statement that leads to a circular and self-contradictory argument, or one that describes a logically impossible situation. This title features puzzles that take us through some of the greatest hits of science - from Einstein's theories about space and time, to the ideas of how the quantum world works.
"Readers who enjoy mental challenges and scientific mysteries will have fun with Al-Khalili's lighthearted, accessible discussion" Publisher's Weekly
Professor Jim Al-Khalili, OBE is an academic, author and broadcaster. He is a leading theoretical physicist based at the University of Surrey, where he teaches and carries out research in quantum mechanics. He has written a number of popular science books, translated so far into 20 languages, with his most recent being Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science. He has presented several television and radio documentaries, including the BAFTA-nominated Chemistry: A Volatile History and The Secret Life of Chaos. He presents the weekly programme The Life Scientific on BBC Radio 4. He was awarded the 2007 Royal Society Michael Faraday medal and the 2011 Institute of Physics Kelvin medal, both for his science communication work.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780593069295 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593069293 |
| Title | Paradox |
| Author | Jim Al-Khalili |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-04-12 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
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