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Infinite in all directions : Gifford lectures given at Aberdeen, Scotland, April-November 1985 / Freeman J. Dyson ; edited by the author.

Dyson, Freeman J. (Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0060390816 :
  • ISBN: 9780060390815
  • Physical Description: viii, 321 p. ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Harper & Row, c1988.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Cornelia and Michael Bessie book."
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Bibliography: p. 301-311.
Formatted Contents Note:
pt. 1. Life in the universe: In praise of diversity ; Butterflies and superstrings ; Manchester and Athens ; How did life begin? ; Why is life so complicated ; How will it all end? -- pt. 2. People and machines: Roots ; Quick is beautiful ; Science and space ; Engineers' dreams ; The balance of power ; Star wars ; The example of Austria ; Camels and swords ; Nuclear winter ; The twenty-first century ; Butterflies again.
Subject:
Science > Philosophy.
Engineering > Philosophy.
Biology > Philosophy.
Life.
Leven.
Heelal.
Natuurwetenschappen.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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