Power giá ưu đãi

• Interdisciplinary perspectives on the theme of Power

• Contains contributions from leading figures including Mary Archer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, John Conway, Maureen Thomas, Elisabeth Bronfen, Derek Scott, Tony Benn

• Easily accessible for the general reader

From the secrets of the universe to the healing powers of music, this book draws on the passions of eight professionals who explore the “power” behind their own particular fields of interest, from the arts and humanities to the natural sciences. Their essays span the fascinating world of microscopic biochemical machines; the power of the cinema screen; democracy; mathematical knot theory; innovative new ways of producing energy to meet increasing world demands as well as the power of life and death.

David MacKay is a professor in the department of physics at Cambridge University, a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Climate Change, and a regular lecturer on sustainable energy.

Introduction Alan Blackwell and David MacKay;
1. Sustainable power Mary Archer;
2. Powers of ten Neil deGrasse Tyson;
3. The Power of Mathematics John Conway;
4. The power of narrative – 2D/3D/4D Maureen Thomas;
5. The power of life and death Elisabeth Bronfen;
6. The power of music Derek Scott;
7. Power and democracy Tony Benn.