On space and time

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Published
Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press 2008.
Language
English
Other Authors
Alain Connes (-), Shahn Majid
Physical Description
xx, 287 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780521889261
  • About the authors
  • Preface
  • 1. The dark Universe
  • 2. Quantum spacetime and physical reality
  • 3. Causality, quantum theory and cosmology
  • 4. On the fine structure of spacetime
  • 5. Where physics meets metaphysics
  • 6. The nature of time
  • Index
Review by Choice Review

This book is a collection of six essays on space and time written by experts in science, math, philosophy, or religion. Four essays discuss the physics of space and time while the others explore the relationship between physics and metaphysics and questions about the nature of time that are not addressed by physical theories. The synopsis on the book's jacket gives the impression that this is an introductory, nontechnical work. Though this is mostly true for the two non-physics essays, it is not the case for those dealing with physics. These writings address experimental and theoretical results that differ strongly from classical notions of space and time. Though very interesting, these essays are technical, and in some cases, well beyond the physics that an undergraduate major typically addresses. However, this does not rule out the book for nonscientists. Nonscientists can still get a good amount from this book; they will just need to skip over large technical sections and focus on the summaries. The essays are well written and include some very helpful illustrations. Summing Up: Recommended. Informed general readers. E. Kincanon Gonzaga University

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