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Many-colored Glass
Freeman Dyson
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Description for Many-colored Glass
Paperback. Focuses on the myriad ways in which the universe presents itself to us - and how, as observers and participants in its processes, we respond to it. Taken from the author's public lectures, this book begins with a consideration of the practical and political questions surrounding biotechnology. Series: Page-Barbour and Richard Lecture Series. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 134 x 7. Weight in Grams: 242.
A Many-Colored Glass does not attempt to bring together all of the celebrated physicist's thoughts on science and technology into a unified theory. The emphasis is, instead, on the myriad ways in which the universe presents itself to us - and how, as observers and participants in its processes, we respond to it. Taken from Freeman Dyson's recent public lectures - delivered to audiences with no specialized knowledge in hard sciences - the book begins with a consideration of the practical and political questions surrounding biotechnology. As he seeks how best to explain the place of life in the universe, ... Read more
A Many-Colored Glass does not attempt to bring together all of the celebrated physicist's thoughts on science and technology into a unified theory. The emphasis is, instead, on the myriad ways in which the universe presents itself to us - and how, as observers and participants in its processes, we respond to it. Taken from Freeman Dyson's recent public lectures - delivered to audiences with no specialized knowledge in hard sciences - the book begins with a consideration of the practical and political questions surrounding biotechnology. As he seeks how best to explain the place of life in the universe, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Page-Barbour and Richard Lecture Series
Condition
New
Weight
242g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Charlottesville, United States
ISBN
9780813929736
SKU
V9780813929736
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About Freeman Dyson
Freeman J. Dyson, Professor Emeritus of Physics from the Institute of Advanced Study at Princeton University, is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and fellow of the Royal Society of London. His books include Infinite in All Directions, Origins of Life, and The Sun, the Genome, and the Internet.
Reviews for Many-colored Glass
"Dyson's compilation of lectures makes for engrossing and provocative reading for both scientists and nonscientists alike." - Nature Biotechnology "The science is beautifully presented, with clarity and obvious passion. Dyson's remarkable mind creates all sorts of unexpected connections. Many readers will greatly rejoice in this book's wisdom." - Marcelo Gleiser, Dartmouth College, author of The Prophet and the Astronomer: Apocalyptic ... Read more