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The River of Time
Igor D. Novikov
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Description for The River of Time
Paperback. An overview of the history of the study of time and presentation of the modern state of physical research. Translator(s): Kisin, Vitaly. Series: CANTO. Num Pages: 300 pages, 16 figures. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 38.
Can we change the past? The surprising answer to this question can be found in the final chapters of this book. Examining the history of the study of time and presenting in detail the modern state of physical research on the subject, this book is a superb overview of a fascinating subject. The figures who have helped to shape our views on time are presented as real people, in the context of their own times and struggles: from Socrates' troubles in Athens, to the experiences of physicists under the former Soviet Union. In addition Novikov details his own experiences with ... Read more
Can we change the past? The surprising answer to this question can be found in the final chapters of this book. Examining the history of the study of time and presenting in detail the modern state of physical research on the subject, this book is a superb overview of a fascinating subject. The figures who have helped to shape our views on time are presented as real people, in the context of their own times and struggles: from Socrates' troubles in Athens, to the experiences of physicists under the former Soviet Union. In addition Novikov details his own experiences with ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Series
CANTO
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521008488
SKU
V9780521008488
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Reviews for The River of Time
'… insights into the nature of time pepper Novikov's delightful book … It's all mind-boggling stuff, but Novikov, a brilliant Russian astrophysicist, breaks up the brain twisting theory with personal reminiscences of his life.' New Scientist '… Novikov's account, translated from Russian, is like a family walk along the High Street, with regular trips down interesting side streets and into ... Read more