Infinite in All Directions is a popularized science at its best. In Dyson's view, science and religion are two windows through which we can look out at the world around us.
The book is a revised version of a series of the Gifford Lectures under the title "In Praise of Diversity" given at Aberdeen, Scotland. They allowed Dyson the license to express everything in the universe, which he divided into two parts in polished prose: focusing on the diversity of the natural world as the first, and the diversity of human reactions as the second half.
Chapter 1 is a brief explanation of Dyson's attitudes toward religion and science. Chapter 2 is a one-hour tour of the universe that emphasizes the diversity of viewpoints from which the universe can be encountered as well as the diversity of objects which it contains. Chapter 3 is concerned with the history of science and describes two contrasting styles in science: one welcoming diversity and the other deploring it. He uses the cities of Manchester and Athens as symbols of these two ways of approaching science. Chapter 4, concerned with the origin of life, describes the ideas of six illustrious scientists who have struggled to understand the nature of life from various points of view. Chapter 5 continues the discussion of the nature and evolution of life. The question of why life characteristically tends toward extremes of diversity remains central in all attempts to understand life's place in the universe. Chapter 6 is an exercise in eschatology, trying to define possible futures for life and for the universe, from here to infinity. In this chapter, Dyson crosses the border between science and science fiction and he frames his speculations in a slightly theological context.
Автор: Wright, Allan Название: Lyrical scotland 2021 aberdeen & deeside ISBN: 1788180828 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781788180825 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 790.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Watson, Adam Murray, Ian (scottish Agricult. College Aberdeen) Название: Place name discoveries on upper deeside and the far highlands ISBN: 1782223282 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781782223283 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 8734.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Название: Aberdeen Street Atlas ISBN: 1782570772 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781782570776 Издательство: HarperCollins UK Рейтинг: Цена: 785.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This A-Z map of Aberdeen features 51 pages of continuous mapping that extends from central Aberdeen to include: -Blackburn-Potterton-Dyce-Aberdeen International Airport-Middleton Park-Bridge of Don-Westhill-Kingswells-Bucksburn-Peterculter-Milltimber-Cults-Cove Bay-Portlethen (new for this edition)
Автор: Rob, Shorland-ball, Название: Railways and industries in north east wales and deeside ISBN: 1526753774 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526753779 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3960.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: First time such a variety of railways and industries have been described and illustrated in one book.Brymbo, in NE Wales, had two passenger stations within half a mile of each other one served by GWR and the other by LNERInvention by Iron Master John Wilkinsons early owner of Brymbo Works of a cylinder boring machine which would accurately bore cylinders for steam enginesRailway contractor, quarry owner, Thomas Savin, Mayor of Oswestry, who built at least 10 different railways in Wales but became bankrupt in 1866 with 2M debts about 186M today.The Dyserth railway branch, from Prestatyn, had a continuously rising gradient of 1 in 27 and
Автор: Wilson, W. Stewart Название: Country houses and castles of royal deeside ISBN: 1840338555 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781840338553 Издательство: Hodder Рейтинг: Цена: 1814.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Wilson, W. Stewart Название: Deeside line ISBN: 184033763X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781840337631 Издательство: Hodder Рейтинг: Цена: 1814.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Roxanne Pellegrino`s world collapses when her husband dies unexpectedly, and overwhelmed by her all-consuming grief, she runs away for a new start on Peaks Island. But her new life of solitude is interrupted when she meets Lloyd - a stray black Labrador with an equally unhappy past. As both slowly begin to heal, a remarkable friendship blossoms...
Автор: Evans Peter Название: The Deeside Way: Long Distance Guide ISBN: 1780275900 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781780275901 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2691.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Illyria in Shakespeare`s England studies the eastern Adriatic region known as "Illyria" in five plays by Shakespeare and other early modern English writing. It examines the origins and features of past discourses on the area, expanding our knowledge of the ways in which England and other polities negotiated their position in the early modern world.
Автор: Wilson, W. Stewart Название: Country houses and castles of royal deeside ISBN: 1840338849 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781840338843 Издательство: Hodder Рейтинг: Цена: 1814.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Wilton House sculptures constituted one of the largest and most celebrated collections of ancient art in Europe, formed around the late 1710s and 1720s by Thomas Herbert, the eccentric 8th Earl of Pembroke. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, this catalogue offers the first comprehensive publication of the collection.
Название: Aberdeen a5 calendar 2022 ISBN: 1529812534 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781529812534 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 395.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This Aberdeen A5 calendar for 2022 gives us a glimpse of all that the city has to offer - from its varied architecture to the riverside and coastline. Includes postal envelope.
Название: Aberdeen memories a4 calendar 2022 ISBN: 1529812542 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781529812541 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 554.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Aberdeen boasts a long and rich history. The 13 images included in this A4 calendar for 2022, provided by the Francis Frith Collection, showcase some choice moments from its past, displaying familiar sights that can still be seen today, as well as those that have changed in the intervening years. Includes postal envelope.
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