In this book, first published in 2006, seven internationally
renowned writers address the theme of Power from the perspective of
their own disciplines. Energy expert Mary Archer begins with an
exploration of the power sources of our future. Astronomer Neil
Tyson leads a tour of the orders of magnitude in the cosmos.
Mathematician and inventor of the Game of Life John Conway
demonstrates the power of simple ideas in mathematics. Screenwriter
Maureen Thomas explains the mechanisms of narrative power in the
media of film and videogames, Elisabeth Bronfen the emotional power
carried by representations of life and death, and Derek Scott the
power of patriotic music and the mysterious Mozart effect. Finally,
celebrated parliamentarian Tony Benn critically assesses the
reality of power and democracy in society.
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