Enigmas (Paperback)

Arising from the 2020 Darwin College Lectures, this book presents eight essays from prominent public intellectuals on the theme of Enigmas. Each author examines this theme through the lens of their own particular area of expertise, together constituting an illuminating and diverse interdisciplinary volume. Enigmas features contributions by professor of physics Sean M. Carroll, author Jo Marchant, writer and broadcaster Adam Rutherford, professor of earth sciences Tamsin A. Mather, professor of the history of the book Erik Kwakkel, reader in cultural history Tiffany Watt Smith, mathematician and public speaker James Grime, assistant professor of positive AI J. Derek Lomas, and explorer Albert Y.- M. Lin. This volume will appeal to anyone fascinated by puzzles and mysteries, solved and unsolved.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Darwin College Lectures
Release date:	July 2022
Editors:	Emily Joan Ward • Robin Reuvers
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	254
ISBN-13:	978-1-00-923254-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Structure & properties of the Earth > Volcanology & seismology Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes > General Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	1-00-923254-1
Barcode:	9781009232548

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