Nothingness: The Science of Empty Space
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Book Overview
This is a wonderful book on one of the most puzzling problems of physics and philosophy: Does empty space have an existence independent of the matter within it? Einstein thought not. In his universe,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738206105
ISBN13:9780738206103
Release Date:December 2001
Publisher:Westview Publishing
Length:358 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
hello reviewer, check the dates of publication
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
One reviewer states this is a rehash of "The Book Of Nothing" by John Barrow. Hello! The Genz book was written several years prior to the Barrow text. tyvm
Fascinating!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Shows that the boundaries between science, religion, and philosophy have always been arbitrary and meaningless. The discussion of the Casimir effect - the finding that the vacuum exerts pressure - is mind blowing. Those who are familiar with Zen will be struck by the parodoxical finding that nothing is not nothing at all, just as Zen tradition maintains. Very perplexing.
An overall good book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This was a nice read. There was a little too much history mentioned, but that did not stop stop me from enjoying the book! At times, the book was a tad-bit confusing. The author should have explained certain subjects a little more. But, again, the book was a good read!
A multi-faceted masterpiece.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a multi-faceted masterpiece of science and serious philosophy. Not for New Age-ists or the intellectually lazy, this book endeavors to shed light on the perplexing question of "nothing". Nothing ain't nothing. A treasure for science and philosophy advocates, historians of science, and -- by the way -- those who would like to treat their students to a novel approach to the questions of at least two epochs of learning.
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