Hiding in the Mirror
The Quest for Alternate Realities, from Plato to String Theory (by way of Alice in Wonderland, Einstein, and The Twilight Zone)
$47.47
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
28 November 2006
Summary
An exploration of mankind’s fascination with worlds beyond our own.
By the bestselling author of The Physics of Star Trek, Lawrence Krauss, an international leader in physics and cosmology, examines our long and ardent romance with parallel universes, veiled dimensions, and regions of being that may extend tantalizingly beyond the limits of our perception. Krauss examines popular culture’s current embrace (and frequent misunderstanding) of such topics as black holes, life in …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143038023 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0143038028 |
| Author: | Lawrence M. Krauss |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin USA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 28 November 2006 |
| Weight: | 265g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 140mm x 214mm |
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Critics Review
“An astonishing and brilliantly written work of popular science.” —Science a GoGo
“A brilliant, thrilling book … You’ll have so much fun reading that you’ll hardly notice you’re getting a primer on contemporary physics and cosmology.” —Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
Lawrence M. Krauss
Lawrence M. Krauss is one of today’s leading theoretical physicists. He has won numerous awards for his research, his writing, and his efforts to popularize science. The author of seven books, he is a frequent contributor to NPR and many publications.
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