30-Second Theories : The 50 Most Thought-provoking Theories in - Science

When it comes to big science, very few things are conclusively known. From Quantum Mechanics to Natural Selection, what we have instead are theories - ideas explain why things happen the way they do. We don''t know for certain these are correct - no one ever saw the Big Bang - but with them we can paint beautiful, breathtaking pictures of everything from human behaviour to what the future may hold. Profiling the key scientists behind each theory, "30-Second Theories" presents each entry in a unique, eye-catching full-colour design, with thought-provoking extras and stylish illustrations. It is essential for anyone keen on expanding their mind with science''s most thrilling ideas.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Blackmore, Blackmore Susan, Paul Parsons, Martin Rees, Rees Martin
• Publisher: Icon Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781785783579
• ISBN: 978-1-78578-357-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 195 mm x 14 mm
• Series: 30-Second
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); popular science, Philosophy of Science, Theatre Direction & Production, ANF:Popular Science, Theories; fast, psychology; philosophy; general knowledge; science; physics