Space, Time, And The New Mathematics
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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At the crossroads of science and human imagination, Space, Time, and the New Mathematics assembles some of the most electrifying minds of the modern era — Einstein, Heisenberg, Schrödinger, Gamow, Wiener, and Poincaré — into a single, landmark volume that chronicles the revolutionary ideas that reshaped our understanding of the universe. Edited by Robert W. Marks, this anthology presents original writings from these titans of thought, guiding the reader through the breathtaking concepts of relativity, quantum mechanics, cybernetics, and the foundations of modern mathematics with both rigour and accessibility. The collection stands as a testament to the interdisciplinary spirit of 20th-century scientific thought, illustrating how mathematics and physics ceased to be separate disciplines and became a unified language for describing reality itself. Marks curates with a sharp editorial hand, ensuring each selection builds upon the last, creating a narrative arc that is as intellectually satisfying as it is profound. For anyone who has ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what lies beneath the fabric of space and time, this volume offers not merely answers — but entirely new questions.
Author: Robert W. Marks
Format: Paperback
Genre: Mathematics
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of science and human imagination, Space, Time, and the New Mathematics assembles some of the most electrifying minds of the modern era — Einstein, Heisenberg, Schrödinger, Gamow, Wiener, and Poincaré — into a single, landmark volume that chronicles the revolutionary ideas that reshaped our understanding of the universe. Edited by Robert W. Marks, this anthology presents original writings from these titans of thought, guiding the reader through the breathtaking concepts of relativity, quantum mechanics, cybernetics, and the foundations of modern mathematics with both rigour and accessibility. The collection stands as a testament to the interdisciplinary spirit of 20th-century scientific thought, illustrating how mathematics and physics ceased to be separate disciplines and became a unified language for describing reality itself. Marks curates with a sharp editorial hand, ensuring each selection builds upon the last, creating a narrative arc that is as intellectually satisfying as it is profound. For anyone who has ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what lies beneath the fabric of space and time, this volume offers not merely answers — but entirely new questions.