Trespassing on Einstein's lawn : a father, a daughter, the meaning of nothing, and the beginning of everything
by
Gefter, Amanda.
Title
:
Trespassing on Einstein's lawn : a father, a daughter, the meaning of nothing, and the beginning of everything
Author
:
Gefter, Amanda.
ISBN
:
9780345531438
Personal Author
:
Gefter, Amanda.
Edition
:
First edition.
Physical Description
:
418 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Abstract
:
"Opening with the author's attempt to sneak herself and her father into a conference attended by the planet's great scientific thinkers (including Brian Greene, Max Tegmark, and coiner of the term "black hole" John Wheeler), Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn takes readers on an exhilarating and memorable journey to the mysterious heart of the universe"-- Provided by publisher.
Personal Subject
:
Gefter, Amanda-Anecdotes.
Subject Term
:
Physics -- Philosophy.
Beginning.
Quantum theory.
SCIENCE / Physics.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs.
PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Existentialism.
Electronic Access
:
Material Type | Library | Format | Call # | Status |
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Book | Ashland Branch Library | Book | 530.01 GEF | Non-fiction for all ages |
Book | Atlee Branch Library | Book | 530.01 GEF | Non-fiction for all ages |