Description: How the Universe Got Its Spots by Janna Levin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Is the universe infinite or just really big? With this question, cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book, which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the extreme demands of scientific exploration. Nimbly explaining geometry, topology, chaos, and string theory, Levin shows how the pattern of hot and cold spots left over from the big bang may one day reveal the size of the cosmos. The result is a thrilling story of cosmology by one of its leading thinkers.[A] lovely, utterly original book. . . . This intimate account of the life and thought of a physicist is one of the nicest scientific books I have ever read-personal and honest, clear and informative, entertaining and difficult to put down. Alejandro Gangui, American ScientistGorgeously written. Mary Carmichael, NewsweekHighly original. . . . Few scientists are capable of putting their understanding and experiences into words as effectively. Peter Coles, NatureScience as it is lived. . . . [Levins] book is a gift. Corey S. Powell, Discover Author Biography Janna Levin is professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University and director of sciences at Pioneer Works, a nonprofit cultural center in Brooklyn. Her books include Black Hole Blues, Black Hole Survival Guide, and a prize-winning novel, A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines. She presented NOVAs Black Hole Apocalypse and has delivered iconic stories at The Moth and TED. Details ISBN 069123227X ISBN-13 9780691232270 Title How the Universe Got Its Spots Author Janna Levin Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 224 Publisher Princeton University Press GE_Item_ID:139725819; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: How the Universe Got Its Spots : Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Year: 2023
Item Height: 0.8 in
Topic: Physics / Astrophysics, Cosmology, Astronomy, Physics / General
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Genre: Science
Item Weight: 6.8 Oz
Item Length: 8 in
Author: Janna Levin
Item Width: 5.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback