He reports on theories about the possibility that our universe is one among many, the big bang theory, black holes, the expanding universe, and. Ferris explains both the science itself and the personalities that made monumental contributions to our understanding of the cosmos. A stateofthe universes report, 1st edition by timothy ferris j richard gott iii, professor of astrophysics, princeton university. Timothy ferris born august 29, 1944 is an american science writer and the bestselling author of twelve books, including the science of liberty 2010 and coming of age in. A state ofthe universes report 1st touchstone ed by ferris, timothy isbn. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. A state ofthe universes report is a 1997 science book by author timothy ferris.
The information below is included in your interlibrary loan request. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. It is possible that this final theory consists of two parts. The whole shebang looks like a hefty book at first at 400 pages, but the last hundred are devoted to the end notes and bibliography. A state of the universe s report by ferris, timothy. What is so rewarding about the ferris tour is that he is authoritative without being prescriptive. Timothy ferris is one of our finest science writers as he proves again in this book. The universe as described by big thinkers from biblical times to the present.
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Science writer timothy ferris calls his book a state of the universe s report. The universe is evolving, and the periodic table is a record of its evolution. Energy froze because the universe expanded and cooled. As virgil led dante through the thickets and circles of the inferno, so ferris, a science writers science writer, guides the reader through the clouds and bubbles, the singularities and uncertainties that characterize cosmology today.
Mar 21, 2000 intelligence in a cosmic context and, his most recent, the whole shebang. Shop amongst our popular books, including 15, nightwatch, perfectly reasonable deviations from the beaten track and more from timothy ferris. It is a nontechnical account of some of the latest discoveries about the origins of the universe. Ferris talked about his new book, the whole shebang.
An emeritus professor at the university of california, berkeley, he lives in san francisco. Bbc space documentary 2015 hd stephen hawkings universe. Apes and the origins of human violence, by richard wrangham and dale peterson. In the whole shebang, ferris makes a number of salient points. Ferris has produced three pbs documentaries the creation of the universe, life beyond earth, and seeing in the dark. Under ferris pen, science is never frigid or remote even for the sciencewary. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Human instincts and the evolution of cooperation, by matt ridley. Generally, club members will take out the books at the time of the monthly meetings and then will return them at the next monthly meeting. The epic story of the first men on the moon by craig nelson.
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I became aware of timothy ferris by reading his first book, the red limit. A state of the universe s report, 1st edition by timothy ferris j richard gott iii, professor of astrophysics, princeton university. Simon and schuster, new york, ny, 1997, pages 235240, 255256, 258264. Skeptic the magazine volume 5 number 2 table of contents. Although its a bit dated now, this is still a good book for the layperson interested in astronomy and cosmology. Astronomy science and history, written for anyone to read.
A state of the universe s report, a book by timothy ferris. Timothy ferris born august 29, 1944 is a science writer and the bestselling author of twelve books, including the science of liberty 2010 and coming of age in the milky way 1988, for which he was awarded the american institute of physics prize and was nominated for the pulitzer prize. In his book he provides a widerange report of current research on cosmology, the study of the universe, and its trends going into the 21st century. Although i have a strong interest in physics and cosmology, i am by no means what i would call good at it. Then he explains the meaning behind the exciting new developments that have put cosmology in the headlines including the discovery of planets orbiting stars other than our sun, glimpses through the hubble space telescope of how the universe looked when it was only a. In seeing in the dark he wrote about his love of astronomy and many others who share his love of it.
Jan 6, 2014 from harvey smokey daniels and steven zemelman, authors of subjects matter, second edition. A short, but thoughtprovoking book, on our place in the universe. See more ideas about science books, books and content area. Timothy ferris provides a clear, elegantly written overview of current research and a forecast of. Though the oort cloud has yet to be observed, the theory accounts so well for the distribution of comets orbits that. Finally, it will conclude with the struggles the early church went through after the deaths of the apostles and the real story behind counterfeit gospels from later centuries.
Science writer timothy ferris calls his book a stateoftheuniverses report. A stateoftheuniverses report 1st touchstone ed by ferris, timothy isbn. A stateofthe universes report, 1st edition by timothy ferris and other compilations. Complete summary of timothy ferris the whole shebang. Kbo comets 10kms 100 500 kms comets and the oort cloud timothy ferris, the whole shebang. I took a short, online course in cosmology this past month for which timothy ferris book, the whole shebang, was the required text.
Toward a new understanding of nature, reality, and the sacred. The timothy ferriss enthusiasm for space is infective. May 02, 1997 the whole shebang looks like a hefty book at first at 400 pages, but the last hundred are devoted to the end notes and bibliography. A stateoftheuniverses report is a nonfiction science book written by author timothy ferris originally published in 1997. Exceeding standards through powerful contentarea reading. The timothy ferris s enthusiasm for space is infective. Shebang, a mid 1960s dance show hosted by casey kasem. To change this data, submit a change of address request, or contact your local library for assistance. Fourteen billion years of cosmic evolution by neil degrasse tyson. Humanity and the new story brian swimme, 1996, orbis books. Toward a new understanding of nature, reality, and the.
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