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Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics Paperback - 2012

by Jim Al-Khalili

A fun and fascinating look at great scientific paradoxes. The paradoxes Al-Khalili offers are drawn chiefly from physics and astronomy and represent those that have stumped some of the finest minds.

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili OBE is a quantum physicist at the University of Surrey and a regular radio and television broadcaster for the BBC. He is winner of both the Royal Society Michael Faraday medal and the Institute of Physics Kelvin medal for his science communication work. Paradox is his fifth book.

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  • Title Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics
  • Author Jim Al-Khalili
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Crown Publishing Group (NY), New York
  • Date 2012-10-23
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780307986795 / 0307986799
  • Weight 0.47 lbs (0.21 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.01 x 5.31 x 0.63 in (20.35 x 13.49 x 1.60 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Science
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012005011
  • Dewey Decimal Code 500

Media reviews

“Readers who enjoy mental challenges and scientific mysteries will have fun with Al-Khalili’s lighthearted, accessible discussion.” – Publisher’s Weekly

“A very interesting book with some nifty surprises.” – Booklist Online

Citations

  • Asimov's Science Fiction, 06/01/2013, Page 110
  • Choice, 05/01/2013, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 10/01/2012, Page 0
  • Library Journal, 03/01/2013, Page 42
  • Publishers Weekly, 07/02/2012, Page 54

About the author

Professor Jim Al-Khalili OBE is a quantum physicist at the University of Surrey and a regular radio and television broadcaster for the BBC. He is winner of both the Royal Society Michael Faraday medal and the Institute of Physics Kelvin medal for his science communication work. Paradox is his fifth book.

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