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The End of Time: The Next Revolution in PhysicsRichard Feynman once quipped that "Time is what happens when nothing else does." But Julian Barbour disagrees: if nothing happened, if nothing changed, then time would stop. For time is nothing but change. It is change that we perceive occurring all around us, not time. Put simply, time does not exist. In this highly provocative volume, Barbour presents the basic evidence for a timeless universe, and shows why we still experience the world as
Richard Feynman once quipped that "Time is what happens when nothing else does." But Julian Barbour disagrees: if nothing happened, if nothing changed, then time would stop. For time is nothing but change. It is change that we perceive occurring all around us, not time. Put simply, time does not exist.In this highly provocative volume, Barbour presents the basic evidence for a timeless universe, and shows why we still experience the world as intensely temporal. It is a book that strikes at the heart of modern physics. It casts doubt on Einstein's greatest contribution, the spacetime continuum, but also points to the solution of one of the great paradoxes of modern science, the chasm between classical and quantum physics. Indeed, Barbour argues that the holy grail of physicists--the unification of Einstein's general relativity with quantum mechanics--may well spell the end of time.
Barbour writes with remarkable clarity as he ranges from the ancient philosophers Heraclitus and Parmenides, through the giants of science Galileo, Newton, and Einstein, to the work of the contemporary physicists John Wheeler, Roger Penrose, and Steven Hawking. Along the way he treats us to enticing glimpses of some of the mysteries of the universe, and presents intriguing ideas about multiple worlds, time travel, immortality, and, above all, the illusion of motion.
The End of Time is a vibrantly written and revolutionary book. It turns our understanding of reality inside-out.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 11/01/2001
ISBN: 9780195145922
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.26w x 1.01d
Review Citations: New York Times 02/10/2002 pg. 24
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Highly recommend- great quality, durable, and great for puppies and chewers!
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We purchased this for our Australian Shepherd puppy who is teething and this is a high quality dog chew toy! It’s a little smaller than I expected but still a nice size for her. We put it in the freezer so it is cold on her teeth. She carries this around and chews on it and it has been a wonderful toy for her! It is durable, thick and solid, doesn’t squeak, and is a safe toy for her! I would highly recommend this if you have a super chewer dog, puppy who is teething or looking for a quality dog chew toy!
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Great for aggressive chewers
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My chesky terrier LOVES to play fetch with this ring. It is durable, NO squeaker which makes me happy, a nice solid weight. She weighs 22 lbs and I got the small. I do NOT let her chew on this after her playtime.
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2nd one our dogs favorite.
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Great for chewers!
Size: Small (Pack of 1), Product Packaging: Standard Packaging, Size: Small (Pack of 1), Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
Our girl loves her new toy. She is super protective over it and goes crazy chewing it. The material and quality are great. She hasn’t made a dent in it yet. It’s light weight and true to size perfect for a puppy or small dog. It can be washed off easily since it’s made of rubber. If you want something your dog can solo play with that doesn’t squeak it’s perfect. The shape makes it great for carrying around by your pup or even playing tug of war between two dogs. Highly recommend!
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