From Here to Infinity

From Here to Infinity Scientific Horizons

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Publisher's Synopsis

The BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures were given in 2010 by the Astronomer Royal, Professor Martin Rees. In this expanded version of the lectures (doubled in length with new material) Martin Rees shows how important science will be to the global economies of the 21st century, to solving some of our apparently intractable problems and to understanding the risks that the world faces.Science is often seen as difficult or obscure, but some great scientists (like the author) are so clear that we can all understand it and participate in the great debates that should concern us all whether they are about swine flu, global warming, oil running out, or even space travel. In four dazzling chapters (plus introduction and conclusion) Martin Rees shows the pleasures and importance of science, warns all of us (including governments intent on cutting funding) why we must take science deadly seriously and why it apart from everything else it is so satisfying - one of humankind's greatest achievements.

Book information

ISBN: 9781846685033
Publisher: Profile
Imprint: Profile Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 500
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 154
Weight: 140g
Height: 204mm
Width: 142mm
Spine width: 10mm