Close, Frank
Nothing: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199225866
- author:
- Close, Frank
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 1.3 x 11.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Cosmology & the universe
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Nothing: A Very Short Introduction by Frank Close explores the concept of the void and its history in science and philosophy. From ancient ideas to current research, this book delves into the latest discoveries about empty space and their implications for our understanding of the cosmos.
The author takes readers on a journey through the evolution of scientific thought, from Aristotle's views on the vacuum to the latest findings on virtual particles and hidden dimensions in the universe. Close examines how scientists have grappled with the nature of space and time, and how recent research may be shedding new light on some of cosmology's most fundamental questions.
This book is part of the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press, which offers a concise and accessible introduction to a wide range of subjects. With its expert author and engaging approach, Nothing: A Very Short Introduction makes an interesting and challenging topic highly readable for anyone interested in science, philosophy, or the universe.
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