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30-Second Theories - The 50 Most Thought-provoking Theories in Science - cover

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30-Second Theories - The 50 Most Thought-provoking Theories in Science

Martin Rees, Paul Parsons, Susan Blackmore

Publisher: Icon Books

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Summary

When it comes to big science, very few things are conclusively known. From Quantum Mechanics to Natural Selection, what we have instead are theories - ideas explain why things happen the way they do. We don't know for certain these are correct - no one ever saw the Big Bang - but with them we can paint beautiful, breathtaking pictures of everything from human behaviour to what the future may hold. Profiling the key scientists behind each theory, "30-Second Theories" presents each entry in a unique, eye-catching full-colour design, with thought-provoking extras and stylish illustrations. It is essential for anyone keen on expanding their mind with science's most thrilling ideas.
Available since: 05/06/2010.

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