Power
Power
February 2006
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Hardback
9780521823777
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From the secrets of the universe to the healing powers of music, this book draws on the passions of eight professionals who explore the "power" behind their own particular fields of interest, from the arts and humanities to the natural sciences. Their essays span the fascinating world of microscopic biochemical machines; the power of the cinema screen; democracy; mathematical knot theory; innovative new ways of producing energy to meet increasing world demands as well as the power of life and death.
- Interdisciplinary perspectives on the theme of Power
- Contains contributions from leading figures including Mary Archer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, John Conway, Maureen Thomas, Elisabeth Bronfen, Derek Scott, Tony Benn
- Easily accessible for the general reader
Product details
February 2006Hardback
9780521823777
146 pages
254 × 184 × 14 mm
0.482kg
Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
- Introduction Alan Blackwell and David MacKay
- 1. Sustainable power Mary Archer
- 2. Powers of ten Neil deGrasse Tyson
- 3. The Power of Mathematics John Conway
- 4. The power of narrative - 2D/3D/4D Maureen Thomas
- 5. The power of life and death Elisabeth Bronfen
- 6. The power of music Derek Scott
- 7. Power and democracy Tony Benn.
