The Cosmic Blueprint: New Discoveries in Nature's Creative Ability to Order the Universe - Hardcover

Davies, P. C. W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0671602330 ISBN 13: 9780671602338

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 1988

Synopsis

Examines theories about the creation of the universe, argues that matter and energy have the ability to self-organize, and suggests that the universe is developing along a predestined plan

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Review:

"Unquestionably, Paul Davies has established himself as one of the most felicitous writers on physics at the frontier."

About the Author:

Paul Davies is professor of natural philosophy in the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at Macquarie University. His research has spanned the fields of cosmology, gravitation, and quantum field theory, with particular emphasis on black holes and the origin of the universe. He is currently working on the problem of the origin of life and the search for life on Mars. He is a well-known author, broadcaster, and public lecturer and has written over twenty-five books. Among his better-known works are God and the New Physics, The Mind of God, About Time, The Fifth Miracle, and How to Build a Time Machine. In recognition of his work as an author, he was elected as fellow of The Royal Society of Literature in 1999.

His contributions to science have been recognized by numerous awards, including the 2002 Michael Faraday Prize by the Royal Society and the 2001 Kelvin Medal and Prize from the U.K. Institute of Physics. In April 1999 the asteroid 1992 OG was officially named (6870) Pauldavies in his honor. His most significant award was the 1995 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, the world's largest prize for intellectual endeavor.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0671602330
• ISBN 13: 9780671602338
• Binding: Hardcover