ISBN: 9780465095469 - janus point: a new theory of time (28 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. In a universe filled by chaos and disorder, one physicist makes the radical argument that the growth of order drives the passage of time--and shapes the destiny of the universe.   Time is among the universe's greatest mysteries. Why, when most laws of physics allow for it to flow forward and backward, does it only go forward?  Physicists have long appealed to the second law of thermodynamics, held to predict the increase of disorder in the universe, to explain this. In The Janus Point, physicist Julian Barbour argues that the second law has been misapplied and that the growth of order determines how we experience time. In his view, the Big Bang becomes the "Janus Point," a moment of minimal order from which time could flow, and order increase, in two directions.  The Janus Point has remarkable implications: while most physicists predict that the universe will become mired in disorder, Barbour sees the possibility that order--the stuff of life--can grow without bound.   A major new work of physics, The Janus Point will transform our understanding of the nature of existence. "[Barbour]'s provocative theory offers an optimistic view of our cosmic destiny . An engaging and inspiring read." ―Matthew Johnson, Science Magazine.…

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Hardback. Condición: Good. In a universe filled by chaos and disorder, one physicist makes the radical argument that the growth of order drives the passage of time--and shapes the destiny of the universe.   Time is among the universe's greatest mysteries. Why, when most laws of physics allow for it to flow forward and backward, does it only go forward?  Physicists have long appealed to the second law of thermodynamics, held to predict the increase of disorder in the universe, to explain this. In The Janus Point, physicist Julian Barbour argues that the second law has been misapplied and that the growth of order determines how we experience time. In his view, the Big Bang becomes the "Janus Point," a moment of minimal order from which time could flow, and order increase, in two directions.  The Janus Point has remarkable implications: while most physicists predict that the universe will become mired in disorder, Barbour sees the possibility that order--the stuff of life--can grow without bound.   A major new work of physics, The Janus Point will transform our understanding of the nature of existence. "[Barbour]'s provocative theory offers an optimistic view of our cosmic destiny . An engaging and inspiring read." ―Matthew Johnson, Science Magazine.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. WE SHIP DAILY! Book has intermittent underlining through the first 125 pages. Slight spine slant, otherwise minor shelf wear. A good copy. ***PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE!***.

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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. New York: Basic Books, 2020. First edition. First printing (stated). Hardcover. Quarter black cloth over purple paper-covered boards, with white spine lettering. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Publisher's original price of $32.00 on front jacket flap. Comes with archival-quality mylar dust jacket protector. A tight, clean copy, with red endpapers. Octavo, 384 pages, with index. A cosmological study proposing a new theory of time grounded in the dynamics of the universe and entropy. Julian Barbour is a British physicist known for foundational work on the nature of time and quantum gravity. This is one of Barbour's major contributions to contemporary physics.…

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. In a universe filled by chaos and disorder, one physicist makes the radical argument that the growth of order drives the passage of time -- and shapes the destiny of the universe. Time is among the universe's greatest mysteries. Why, when most laws of physics allow for it to flow forward and backward, does it only go forward? Physicists have long appealed to the second law of thermodynamics, held to predict the increase of disorder in the universe, to explain this. In The Janus Point, physicist Julian Barbour argues that the second law has been misapplied and that the growth of order determines how we experience time. In his view, the big bang becomes the "Janus point," a moment of minimal order from which time could flow, and order increase, in two directions. The Janus Point has remarkable implications: while most physicists predict that the universe will become mired in disorder, Barbour sees the possibility that order -- the stuff of life -- can grow without bound. A major new work of physics, The Janus Point will transform our understanding of the nature of existence. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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