Does the future exist already? What is space? Are time machines physically possible? What is quantum mechanical reality like? Are there many universes? Is there a true geometry of the universe? Why does there appear to be an arrow of time? Do humans play a special role in the world? In this unique introductory book, Dean Rickles guides the reader through these and other core questions that keep philosophers of physics up at night. He discusses the three pillars of modern physics (quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and the theories of relativity), in addition to more cutting-edge themes such as econophysics, quantum gravity, quantum computers, and gauge theories. The book s approach is based on the idea that philosophy of physics is a kind of interpretation game in which we try to map physical theories onto our world. But the rules of this game often lead to a multiplicity of possible victors: rarely do we encounter a simple answer. The Philosophy of Physics offers a highly accessible introduction to the latest developments in this exciting field. Written in a lively style, with many visual examples, it will appeal to beginner-level students in both physics and philosophy.

Does the future exist already? What is space? Are time machines physically possible? What is quantum mechanical reality like? Are there many universes? Is there a true geometry of the universe? Why does there appear to be an arrow of time? Do humans play a special role in the world? In this unique introductory book, Dean Rickles guides the reader through these and other core questions that keep philosophers of physics up at night. He discusses the three pillars of modern physics (quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and the theories of relativity), in addition to more cutting-edge themes such as econophysics, quantum gravity, quantum computers, and gauge theories. The book s approach is based on the idea that philosophy of physics is a kind of interpretation game in which we try to map physical theories onto our world. But the rules of this game often lead to a multiplicity of possible victors: rarely do we encounter a simple answer. The Philosophy of Physics offers a highly accessible introduction to the latest developments in this exciting field. Written in a lively style, with many visual examples, it will appeal to beginner-level students in both physics and philosophy.

Contents:
1. Thrombosis and Cancer: a Short History of Trousseau's Syndrome 2. Pathogenesis of Thrombosis in Cancer 3. Platelets and Cancer 4. The Role of Clotting Factors in Tumor Metastasis: a case for Tissue Factor 5. The Role of Fibrinolysis in Cancer 6. Tumor Angiogenesis and Blood Coagulation 7. Risk of Cancer in Patients Presenting with Venous Thromboembolism 8. Thrombotic Complications of Overt Cancer 9. Systemic Microangiopathies in the Cancer Patient 10. Thrombophilia and the Risk of Venous Thrombosis in Cancer Patients 11. Long-term Thrombotic Complications in Cancer Treated Patients: the Problem of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism 12. Prevention of Cancer Associated Thrombosis: an Overview 13. Thromboprophylaxis in Cancer Surgery 14. Catheter Related Arm Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Cancer 15. Prevention and Treatment of Thrombosis in Cancer Patients 16. Antimalignant Properties of Antithrombotic Agents