Description: The Joy of Science by Jim Al-Khalili Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Courtesy of University of Surrey Publisher Description Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of life Todays world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy. The Joy of Science presents 8 short lessons on how to unlock the clarity, empowerment, and joy of thinking and living a little more scientifically. In this brief guide to leading a more rational life, acclaimed physicist Jim Al-Khalili invites readers to engage with the world as scientists have been trained to do. The scientific method has served humankind well in its quest to see things as they really are, and underpinning the scientific method are core principles that can help us all navigate modern life more confidently. Discussing the nature of truth and uncertainty, the role of doubt, the pros and cons of simplification, the value of guarding against bias, the importance of evidence-based thinking, and more, Al-Khalili shows how the powerful ideas at the heart of the scientific method are deeply relevant to the complicated times we live in and the difficult choices we make. Read this book and discover the joy of science. It will empower you to think more objectively, see through the fog of your own preexisting beliefs, and lead a more fulfilling life. Author Biography Jim Al-Khalili is Distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey and one of Britains best-known science communicators. He has written numerous books, including The World According to Physics (Princeton); Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed ; and Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology . He is a fellow of the Royal Society and lives in Southsea, England. Twitter @jimalkhalili Details ISBN 0691211574 ISBN-13 9780691211572 Title The Joy of Science Author Jim Al-Khalili Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 224 Publisher Princeton University Press GE_Item_ID:135035361; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780691211572
Book Title: The Joy of Science
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Name: Joy of Science
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Subject: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Personal Growth / Happiness, General, Physics / General
Publication Year: 2022
Item Height: 0.9 in
Item Weight: 8 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 7.2 in
Author: Jim Al-Khalili
Subject Area: Self-Help, Science
Item Width: 4.7 in
Format: Hardcover