About this title: One of todays most accomplished scientists presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. Penrose examines the mathematical foundations of the physical universe, exposing the underlying beauty of physics and giving us one the most important works in modern science writing.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date Published: 2007-01-02
ISBN-13:9780679776314ISBN:0679776311
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780679776314ISBN:0679776311
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
ISBN-13:9780679454434ISBN:0679454438
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Knopf, 2005. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new archival cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. read more
Edition: 3rd
Binding: Hardcover Book
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 2005-02-22
ISBN-13:9780679454434ISBN:0679454438
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Hardcover in mylar-covered dust jacket. X-Library Book with minimal markings/attachments. Normal shelf and display wear. 3RD Edition... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Random House Inc
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780679776314ISBN:0679776311
Description: Very good. Paperback. Good Used. Has minor wear and/or markings. SKU: 23760371 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780679776314. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Random House Inc
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780679776314ISBN:0679776311
Description: Very good. Paperback. Has minor wear and/or markings. Has minor wear and/or markings. SKU: 25027172 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780679776314. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Inc
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780679776314ISBN:0679776311
Description: New. One of todays most accomplished scientists presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. Penrose examines the mathematical foundations of the physical universe, exposing the underlying beauty of physics an... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780679454434ISBN:0679454438
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very good hardcover, clean and tight, unmarked. Slight bump on upper corners. Very good dust jacket. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780679454434ISBN:0679454438
Description: Very Good in Good jacket. Nice bright copy with very minor corner edge bump in an edge worn dust jacket, pages clean & binding tight. 1099 pp. "Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physics, The Road to Reality carefully explores the ... read more
"I desperately want to make it through this book. I might be crazy. I think part of my fascination with finishing it is to compensate for not finishing engineering school. I can tell you this... It would be a lot easier to read if I had attained my degree (and actually learned the material along the way). Nonetheless, this book opens in the most interesting and captivating fashion, which says a lot about a book that works to explain the universe by walking through the history of mathematics. A couple of years ago I saw a man reading it while on the treadmill at the gym. The book is 1000 pages long and after seeing the title I asked him about it. I asked him if one had to have a firm grasp on upper level mathematics to read it (which, despite going through Calculus 1-4, I do NOT). He said: "Oh no, I don't know much math but I am enjoying it anyhow". Well, it became apparent early on in the book that the guy at the gym was off his rocker (er, off his treadmill). After the opening attention grabber, the author details the beginnings of mathematics, the definitions of "proof", "theorem", and "postulates", and aims to start from "point A" and go through to what ever lies beyond mathematical "point Z". So, with an initial giddiness I started through the book. Soon I had a scratch pad handy. Then I was reading and re-reading sections to try and get a grasp before moving on. It was reminiscent of my struggles during my calculus classes while at Michigan Tech. I have a strong interest in the material and a desire to learn it but it hurts my little brain. In summary, I am still grappling with the first 100 pages, but would still highly reccommend this book, especially to those with an interest and aptitude for math & science. I'll keep at it. ~ Mike - February 2009"
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