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World Book Club: Carlo Rovelli: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

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03/02/2024 GMT

Carlo Rovelli: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

BBC World Service - World Book Club, Carlo Rovelli: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

A dazzling and mind-bending introduction to the wonders of modern physics

A dazzling and mind-bending introduction to the wonders of modern physics.

Presenter Harriett Gilbert and readers around the world talk to acclaimed Italian physicist and writer Carlo Rovelli about his runaway bestseller Seven Brief Lessons on Physics.

A compact and engaging exploration of some of the most fundamental ideas in modern physics this book takes readers on a captivating journey through seven concise chapters, each dedicated to a different topic. From the theory of relativity to quantum mechanics and the nature of time, Rovelli presents complex concepts with remarkable clarity, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Throughout the book, Rovelli weaves together the history of scientific discovery with his own personal reflections, creating a narrative that is both poetic and thought-provoking. Delving into the mysteries of the universe and examining our own place in the cosmos Rovelli invites readers to ponder the profound questions that physics raises about the nature of space, time, and existence itself.

(Photo: Carlo Rovelli. Credit: Christopher Wahl.)

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