Seven brief lessons about physics

Seven brief lessons about physics by Carlo Rovelli ... the book that became a worldwide phenomenon. Carlo Rovelli, the renowned theoretical physicist, is also a teacher, philosopher, and cheerful poet, taking us to the beginnings of knowledge, from the moment we reached space back to the origin of the universe, passing through the mechanisms of our minds... the book celebrates the joy of discovery. A breathtaking work, smoothly explaining Einstein's general relativity, quantum mechanics, elementary particles, gravity, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, and the role humans played in this wonderful strange world. "Rovelli belongs to a great Italian tradition writing in the unified science of culture. He traces back to the Roman poet Lucretius, Galileo, Primo Levi, and even Italo Calvino... to present physics in an understandable, clear, and polished way through his insightful perspective and refined human interpretation." The Independent "If you want to know the reason why physicists wake up every morning from their sleep, there is no better evidence than Rovelli's book... an easy-to-digest book... gentle and enjoyable... presents physics as a romantic poetic text." New Statesman "Carlo Rovelli's book has managed to turn relativity and quantum physics into best-selling topics." La Repubblica "A captivating book, dealing with physics as an ongoing demand to understand the universe, rather than fixed laws of nature... It is a joyful celebration of scientific wonders." Publishers Weekly "An author who managed to present physics in an exciting way... Carlo Rovelli, the scientist dubbed the new Stephen Hawking." The Times Magazine "Clear and elegant, a dizzying journey through some of the most important ideas in physics." The New York Times Book Review Author: Carlo Rovelli Number of pages: 112