From world-renowned astrophysicist Sir Martin Rees, a timely, brisk, and alarming look at the way today's technology could spell the end of tomorrow.
About the Author: Martin Rees is a leading researcher on cosmic evolution, black holes, and galaxies.
240 Pages
Science, Philosophy & Social Aspects
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About the Book
From world-renowned astrophysicist Sir Martin Rees, a timely, brisk, and alarming look at the way today's technology could spell the end of tomorrow.
Book Synopsis
From world-renowned astrophysicist Sir Martin Rees, a timely, brisk, and alarming look at the way today's technology could spell the end of tomorrow.
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"Heady, scary--and very scholarly--Stuff.... Rees writes with beautiful simplicity. This is a conversational book, totally accessible to a general reader."
About the Author
Martin Rees is a leading researcher on cosmic evolution, black holes, and galaxies. He has himself originated many key ideas, and brings a unique perspective to themes discussed in this book. He is currently a Royal Society Research Professor, and Great Britain's Astronomer Royal. Through based in Cambridge University for most of his career, he travels extensively, and collaborates wit many colleagues in the U.S. and elsewhere. He is an enthusiast for international collaboration in research, and is a member of several foreign academies.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .65 Inches (D)
Weight: .61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Philosophy & Social Aspects
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Martin Rees
Language: English
Street Date: April 14, 2004
TCIN: 1010739035
UPC: 9780465068630
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-3516
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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