Bibliograph

The accidental universe, the world you thought you knew, Alan Lightman

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The accidental universe, the world you thought you knew, Alan Lightman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The accidental universe

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

829644498

Responsibility statement

Alan Lightman

Sub title

the world you thought you knew

Summary

Meditates on scientific findings that are changing the understanding of the cosmos, exploring such topics as the debate between science and religion, the conflict between the desire for permanence and nature's impermanence, and the ways technology has changed physical experiences

Table Of Contents

The Accidental Universe -- The Temporary Universe -- The Spiritual Universe -- The Symmetrical Universe -- The Gargantuan Universe -- The Lawful Universe -- The Disembodied Universe

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