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In Search of Schrodinger s Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality

In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality
from Bantam Books

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Gribbin's account of the Copenhagen interpretation is disjointed and unclear, and he tries to explain too many items of quantum exotica in too few pages. On the plus side, there are clear accounts of the "Many World's" interpretation, and the early history of Quantum Mechanics. His latest book... more info

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The Scientists: A History of Science Told Through the Lives of Its Greatest Inventors
from Random House Trade Paperbacks

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Fairly late in this history of science, John Gribbon quotes Arthur Holmes (who developed Alfred Wegoner's continental drift theory) on the secret of writing a successful science textbook. You must "think of the most stupid student you have ever had and then think how you would explain the subject to... more info

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Deep Simplicity: Bringing Order to Chaos and Complexity
from Random House

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without doubt, this nears limits of ability of man to integrate and articulate possible (?probable) sequence of events from origen of universe to origen of life, as it may be recognized by man. A scientific background and prior understanding of physics/biochemistry/universal law and concept of power... more info

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Eyewitness: Time & Space
from DK CHILDREN

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I've read alot of books about space, but this is the most detailed space book I've ever read. The part about time machines and black holes was confusing but very interesting. I had no idea it was possible to make a time machine, or is it? This book may not be right on everything but I trust it. I... more info

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