There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness (Hardcover)

'A joy of a book - enriching, illuminating, eclectic and far from a conventional science read' Richard Webb, New Scientist Books of the Year 'Carlo Rovelli's imaginative rigour, his lively humour and his beautiful writing are inspiring' Erica Wagner One of the most inspiring thinkers of our age, the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics transforms the way we think about the world with his reflections on science, history and humanity In this collection of writings, the logbook of an intelligence always on the move, Carlo Rovelli follows his curiosity and invites us on a voyage through science, history, philosophy and politics. Written with his usual clarity and wit, these pieces range widely across time and space: from Newton's alchemy to Einstein's mistakes, from Nabokov's butterflies to Dante's cosmology, from travels in Africa to the consciousness of an octopus, from mind-altering psychedelic substances to the meaning of atheism. Charming, pithy and elegant, this book is the perfect gateway to the universe of one of the most influential scientists of our age.

General

Imprint:	Allen Lane
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2020
Authors:	Carlo Rovelli
Translators:	Erica Segre • Simon Carnell
Dimensions:	222 x 144 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-241-45468-8
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Italian
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Essays, journals, letters & other prose works > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
LSN:	0-241-45468-9
Barcode:	9780241454688

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