Unifying the Universe: The Physics of Heaven and EarthUnifying 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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... nights and the house of wisdom Relighting the lamp of knowledge 115 121 125 129 132 138 138 144 145 149 Nightmares for the Church 152 A saint restores reason 153 A medieval monk cuts a new path 156 Magnets and the finger of reason 158 ...
... nights and the house of wisdom Relighting the lamp of knowledge 115 121 125 129 132 138 138 144 145 149 Nightmares for the Church 152 A saint restores reason 153 A medieval monk cuts a new path 156 Magnets and the finger of reason 158 ...
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... the sky 258 Pointer star 259 A clock in the night sky 261 Wine making under the constellations 262 Just watch the bear 264 Sacrifices for the sun and moon 265 The celestial Nile 269 The heavenly sword 271 The rising xi Contents.
... the sky 258 Pointer star 259 A clock in the night sky 261 Wine making under the constellations 262 Just watch the bear 264 Sacrifices for the sun and moon 265 The celestial Nile 269 The heavenly sword 271 The rising xi Contents.
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... Night at midday 306 Heavenly truth 309 A new inclination 310 Celestial spheres multiply 313 Crystalline spheres 317 Similar triangles in the heavens 319 The pirouette of the planets 327 The age of Aquarius 329 A majestic encyclopedia ...
... Night at midday 306 Heavenly truth 309 A new inclination 310 Celestial spheres multiply 313 Crystalline spheres 317 Similar triangles in the heavens 319 The pirouette of the planets 327 The age of Aquarius 329 A majestic encyclopedia ...
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Contents
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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