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From Here to Infinity: Scientific Horizons (Reith Lectures 2010)

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The BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures were given in 2010 by the Astronomer Royal, Professor Martin Rees. In this expanded version of the lectures Martin Rees shows how important science will be to the global economies of the 21st century, to solving some of our apparently intractable problems and to understanding the risks that the world faces.Science is often seen as difficult or obscure, but some great scientists are so clear that we can all understand it and participate in the great debates that should concern us all whether they are about swine flu, global warming, oil running out, or even space travel. In four dazzling chapters Martin Rees shows the pleasures and importance of science, warns all of us why we must take science deadly seriously and why it apart from everything else it is so satisfying - one of humankind's greatest achievements.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Profile Books

Release: April 28, 2011

ISBN: 1846685036

ISBN 13: 9781846685033

From Here to Infinity: Scientific Horizons (Reith Lectures 2010)

4/5 ( ratings)

The BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures were given in 2010 by the Astronomer Royal, Professor Martin Rees. In this expanded version of the lectures Martin Rees shows how important science will be to the global economies of the 21st century, to solving some of our apparently intractable problems and to understanding the risks that the world faces.Science is often seen as difficult or obscure, but some great scientists are so clear that we can all understand it and participate in the great debates that should concern us all whether they are about swine flu, global warming, oil running out, or even space travel. In four dazzling chapters Martin Rees shows the pleasures and importance of science, warns all of us why we must take science deadly seriously and why it apart from everything else it is so satisfying - one of humankind's greatest achievements.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Profile Books

Release: April 28, 2011

ISBN: 1846685036

ISBN 13: 9781846685033

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