Synopsis
Poet Alice Major was given a book on relativity at the impressionable age of ten, so she never quite understood why science came to be dismissed as reductive or opposite to art. She surveys the sciences of the past half-century -- from physical to cognitive to evolutionary -- to shed light on why and how human beings create poems, challenging some of the mantras of postmodern thought in the process. Part memoir, part ars poetica, part wonder-journey, Intersecting Sets is a wide-ranging and insightful amalgam.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Alice Major emigrated from Scotland at the age of eight, and grew up in Toronto before coming west to work as a weekly newspaper reporter. She served as the City of Edmonton’s first poet laureate from 2005–2007. A widely-published author, she has won many distinctions. Her most recent book, Intersecting Sets: A Poet Looks at Science, received the Wilfrid Eggleston Award for non-fiction as well as a National Magazine Award gold medal. Her website is www.alicemajor.com.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Intersecting Sets: A Poet Looks at Science
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets: A Poet Looks at Science
Published by
University of Alberta Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0888645953
ISBN 13: 9780888645951
Used
paperback
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_448737590
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets: A Poet Looks at Science
Published by
University of Alberta Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0888645953
ISBN 13: 9780888645951
Used
Trade Paperback
First Edition
Seller: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Stated First Edition, First Printing. A Near Fine copy in blue printed wraps with minimal to no shelfwear. Internally clean and free of markings with an uncreased spine. // From the publisher: 'Poet Alice Major was given a book on relativity at the impressionable age of ten, so she never quite understood why science came to be dismissed as reductive or opposite to art. She surveys the sciences of the past half-century -- from physical to cognitive to evolutionary -- to shed light on why and how human beings create poems, challenging some of the mantras of postmodern thought in the process. Part memoir, part ars poetica, part wonder-journey, Intersecting Sets is a wide-ranging and insightful amalgam.'. Seller Inventory # 644646
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets: A Poet Looks at Science
Published by
University of Alberta Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0888645953
ISBN 13: 9780888645951
Used
paperback
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # FORT818220
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets : A Poet Looks at Silence
Published by
University of Alberta Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0888645953
ISBN 13: 9780888645951
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 12295226
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets : A Poet Looks at Silence
Published by
University of Alberta Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0888645953
ISBN 13: 9780888645951
New
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 12295226-n
Seller Image
Intersecting Sets
Published by
University of Alberta Press, CA, 2011
ISBN 10: 0888645953
ISBN 13: 9780888645951
New
Paperback
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Poet Alice Major was given a book on relativity at the impressionable age of ten, so she never quite understood why science came to be dismissed as reductive or opposite to art. She surveys the sciences of the past half-century -- from physical to cognitive to evolutionary -- to shed light on why and how human beings create poems, challenging some of the mantras of postmodern thought in the process. Part memoir, part ars poetica, part wonder-journey, Intersecting Sets is a wide-ranging and insightful amalgam. Seller Inventory # LU-9780888645951
Buy New
£ 25.14
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GZ-9780888645951
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets: A Poet Looks at Science
Published by
University of Alberta Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0888645953
ISBN 13: 9780888645951
Used
paperback
Seller: Webster's Bookstore Cafe, Inc., State College, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. A clean and tight copy. Seller Inventory # mon0000139102
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets (Paperback)
Published by
University of Alberta Press, Alberta, 2011
ISBN 10: 0888645953
ISBN 13: 9780888645951
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Poet Alice Major was given a book on relativity at the impressionable age of ten, so she never quite understood why science came to be dismissed as reductive or opposite to art. She surveys the sciences of the past half-century -- from physical to cognitive to evolutionary -- to shed light on why and how human beings create poems, challenging some of the mantras of postmodern thought in the process. Part memoir, part ars poetica, part wonder-journey, Intersecting Sets is a wide-ranging and insightful amalgam. Part memoir, part ars poetica, Scottish-Canadian poet Alice Major discusses Science with characteristic gleaming perspicacity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780888645951
Stock Image
Intersecting Sets
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GZ-9780888645951
Buy New
£ 24.92
£ 4.16 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 8 available