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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 261.55 EAN: 9780671528065 ISBN: 0671528068 Label: Simon & Schuster Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 255 Publication Date: October 16, 1984 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Studio: Simon & Schuster Related Items:
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 Rating:  - A Physicist Looks at the Frontiers of Science and ReligionPaul Davies does an outstanding job examining the questions that are often relegated to religion. Did God create the universe? What is life? Are we here by accident or design? What happens at the 'end of time'? Intelligent and forthright, Davies will make you question what you think you know about the nature of reality, and leave you well informed about the many differences (and even the common ground) between science and faith. I highly recommend this book for those truly wanting to broaden ... Read More Rating: - To be read along with his award winning Mind of GodPaul Davies is a deep guy and like all his books this one is fascinating reading for its attempt to synthesize then existing (circa 1983) modern knowledge. Before reviewing further it does need to be pointed out that about ten years later Davies wrote his award winning Mind of God which recovers and he says more completely the topics and issues raised in this book. That being said this book is still important reading though admittedly not for its report on the state of scientific ... Read More Rating: - A seeker of wisdon and truthTypical of Paul Davies, he is relentless in his quest for enlightenment on the ultimate question. Although written in the mid 1980's this is a very worthwhile probe into the nexus of science, religion and philosophy. There can be no doubt that this man is on the vanguard in the search for cosmic understanding. Rating: - Modern classicNo one in the world of theoretical physics can keep ideas as intriguing or as easy to read as Davies can. God and The New Physics covers many of the most puzzling aspects of existence itself in a brilliant yet layman friendly manner. Rating: - Credible Answers to the Big QuestionsWow!! I read this book a few years ago, and recently read it again. It is an exhausting read, but sure worth the ride. You will get the most out of this book, if you have studied physics (through quantum mechanics) and mathematics (through advanced calculus). But even for those with no such background, there is something for you here...don't stop if you run into something you don't understand...keep on reading. Davies, addresses, among others, each of the following : ... Read More 
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