The Shape of Wonder: How Scientists Think, Work, and Live [VINTAGE 2025] [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Pantheon Books, New York, 2025
- Primera edición
- Tapa dura
- Usado
Librería: Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, Estados Unidos de AmericaVero Beach Books
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As new condition black boards, black spine and silver spine lettering contained in an as new condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes List of Other Books by Alan Lightman and Martin Rees; Authors' Dedications; Acknowledgments; Notes; Illustration Credits and Notes About the Authors. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and graphs. "In this profound and insightful book, acclaimed physicists Alan Lightman and Martin Rees pull back the curtain on the life and work of scientists to deystify the process and show that they are concerned citizens, just like the rest of us. In an age of rapid discovery and technological advancement, it's understandable that many feel uneasy about the future. Part of that unease is a mistrust of scientists and their institutions. With the onset of climate change, the imminent threats of pandemic and nuclear war, and rapid acceleration in the fields of artificial intelligence and biotechnology, it's crucial that we not only gain a better understanding of science as a field, but also reestablish trust with its practitioners. The Shape of Wonder explores the nature of critiical thinking and shows scientists as people, with passions, hobbies, families, and social concerns. We follow the lives and minds of a wide range of researchers, from Dorota Grabrowska, a young theoretical physicist who works as a research assistant professor at the University of Washington and rock climbs in their free time, to German physicist Werner Heisenberg, who laid the foudations for quantum mechanics and was also a student of music and philosophy, to Govind Swarup, an Indian astronomer whose pioneering work profoundly advanced the field of radio astronomy. In this thoughtful and elucidative work, Lightman and Rees reexamine the field of science, revealing that scientists are driven by the same sense of curiosity, wonder, and responsibility toward the future that shapes us all." - from the inner front jacket flap. "I loved this book. It's a remarkable window into what it's really like to be a scientist. The stories are riveting, allowing us to connect with scientists - their passion, curiosity, ways of thinking, and yes, wonder - in a deeply personal way, illuminating with refreshing clarity their ordinary and sometimes extraordinary work. The book is essential reading, not only because it changes the way we see the scientific enterprise (how it requires revision, for instance, explaining the swings we so often perceive), but also because it offers a clear understanding of the science itself, so vital to making wise choices, choices that will shape the lives of our children and our children's children." - Jennifer Ackerman, bestselling author of What an Owl Knows.…
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Detalles bibliográficos
- Título
- The Shape of Wonder: How Scientists Think, Work, and Live [VINTAGE 2025] [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
- Autor
- Lightman, Alan; Rees, Martin
- Editorial
- Pantheon Books, New York
- Año de publicación
- 2025
- Estado
- As New
- Sobrecubierta
- As New
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- Idioma
- inglés
- Ilustrador
- Bartman, Jared (jacket design)
- Edición
- 1st Edition
- Impresión
- 1st Printing
- Dimensiones
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Vero Beach Books
Vero Beach, FL, Estados Unidos de America
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Vero Beach Books is an antiquarian bookseller with a constantly updated inventory of rare out-of-print books, signed books, children's books, plus a large inventory of ephemeral items such as major U.S. city newspapers going back 100 years and more, golden and silver age fine condition comic books (soon to be added), and many other ephemeral items as well as much more recent popular volumes. We have been in business for 25 years, originally known as Emerson Books (named after one of our owner's favorite authors, to wit, Ralph Waldo Emerson) located back then in Westport, Connecticut. That said, we are here to serve you, to offer you fine quality items that are conservatively described so that you will always be pleasantly surprised and delighted with your purchase. Twenty-five years in the bookselling business has borne out our stellar service oriented reputation; the only difference is that now we are located in the almost always sunny and warm climate of Vero Beach, Florida. Again, we are here to serve you and, as was the case when we were previously known on ABEBooks.com as Emerson Books, we will continue to offer our very popular 100% free search service for those hard to find books rare and out of print books. Oftentimes we are also able to obtain these rare finds at very good discounts to our customers' so it is always worth contacting us in such cases! RECENT CUSTOMER ACCOLADES: "Hi Steve, just received the mega sized Atlas Shrugged. Great service, great packaging, and excellent book condition. Looking forward to reading it again. All the best, Gunter." "Thank you so much for my book! It was packaged so nicely! Great end to my day! Have a great day!" - Lisa. "Thanks for the great send. Well done!" - Valdo. "Steve, I received the book today. It is a very clean copy just like you described, and I am extremely happy to now own a first edition copy in such wonderful condition! Thank you very much". - Ray." "No questions or issues. I just wanted to thank Steve for doing such a nice job packaging the book and shipping it out. Everything is Great! Have a Merry Christmas!" - Brad S. "Dear Steve - I just received my book from you, Bob Dylan: Chronicles Vol. One and I am so impressed with your services. It came early, was a new copy just as advertised, and you packaged it just perfectly. It is a Christmas gift for my sister, who is a huge Bob Dylan fan. Thank you so much for your outstanding service, Steve! I will not hesitate to order from you again, and recommend you to others. Have a safe and joyous holiday season! Best Regards, Kathleen" "Greetings STEVE - Thank You for sending the COSMOS DVD set. It arrived in good condition last week. THANK YOU for your meticulous care in wrapping the DVD set package!!! This COSMOS Collector's Edition DVD set will be making a cherished Christmas gift for someone who grew up with COSMOS in 1981 era. Appreciate you offering it for sale at a reasonable price. Best wishes to you for a Christmas Holiday." - Alan C. "His Steve, no queries - just to say thank you. Book arrived in good condition and looking forward to reading what Mark Lane had to say about the Warren Commission's findings ...so long ago!" - Cheers, Nigel. "Just received my copy of Angle of Repose. Congratulations on both timely processing and the excellent copy of the book all at reasonable price. Well Done!!!!" - Beth B.…
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