Paradox
By Jim Al-Khalili
By Jim Al-Khalili
By Jim Al-Khalili
By Jim Al-Khalili
Category: Science & Technology | Puzzles & Games
Category: Science & Technology | Puzzles & Games
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$17.00
Oct 23, 2012 | ISBN 9780307986795
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Oct 23, 2012 | ISBN 9780307986801
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Praise
“Readers who enjoy mental challenges and scientific mysteries will have fun with Al-Khalili’s lighthearted, accessible discussion.” – Publishers Weekly
“A very interesting book with some nifty surprises.” – Booklist Online
Table Of Contents
Preface ix
1 The Game Show Paradox
2 Achilles and the Tortoise
3 Olbers’ Paradox
4 Maxwell’s Demon
5 The Pole in the Barn Paradox
6 The Paradox of the Twins
7 The Grandfather Paradox
8 The Paradox of Laplace’s Demon
9 The Paradox of Schrödinger’s Cat
10 Fermi’s Paradox
11 Remaining Questions
Acknowledgments
Index
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