Unifying the Universe: The Physics of Heaven and EarthCRC Press, 05/11/2002 - 668 من الصفحات Unifying the Universe: The Physics of Heaven and Earth provides a solid background in basic physics. With a humanistic perspective, it shows how science is significant for more than its technological consequences. The book includes clear and well-planned links to the arts and philosophies of relevant historical periods to bring science and the humanities together. |
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... motion Violent motion 64 65 71 The Egyptian melting pot 74 The Athenian brain drain To catch a thief A librarian measures the earth from shadows Updates Air , water , fire and earth are not elements 76 77 84 89 89 The discrete clues to ...
... motion Violent motion 64 65 71 The Egyptian melting pot 74 The Athenian brain drain To catch a thief A librarian measures the earth from shadows Updates Air , water , fire and earth are not elements 76 77 84 89 89 The discrete clues to ...
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... MOTION : A HEAVENLY ROMANCE WITH THE SOLAR SYSTEM 245 Regular motions , capricious motions 246 Celebrating the birth of the sun 248 Shadows Moonstruck 252 253 Calendars - unlucky 13 257 Animals in the sky 258 Pointer star 259 A clock in ...
... MOTION : A HEAVENLY ROMANCE WITH THE SOLAR SYSTEM 245 Regular motions , capricious motions 246 Celebrating the birth of the sun 248 Shadows Moonstruck 252 253 Calendars - unlucky 13 257 Animals in the sky 258 Pointer star 259 A clock in ...
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BEGINNINGS | 3 |
The quirks of nature | 132 |
DYNAMIC SYMMETRIES | 189 |
A HEAVENLY ROMANCE WITH | 245 |
SCALING THE COSMOS | 298 |
A WIDEOPEN UNIVERSE | 463 |
THE FIRST SYNTHESIS | 556 |
UNITY IN PHYSICS | 618 |
First light | 626 |
CHAPTER END NOTES | 633 |
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