Enigmas - The Darwin College Lectures

Arising from the 2020 Darwin College Lectures, this book presents eight essays from prominent public intellectuals on the theme of Enigmas. Each author examines this theme through the lens of their own particular area of expertise, together constituting an illuminating and diverse interdisciplinary volume. Enigmas features contributions by professor of physics Sean M. Carroll, author Jo Marchant, writer and broadcaster Adam Rutherford, professor of earth sciences Tamsin A. Mather, professor of the history of the book Erik Kwakkel, reader in cultural history Tiffany Watt Smith, mathematician and public speaker James Grime, assistant professor of positive AI J. Derek Lomas, and explorer Albert Y.- M. Lin. This volume will appeal to anyone fascinated by puzzles and mysteries, solved and unsolved.

ISBN:	9781009232548
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Published date:	18 Aug 2022
DEWEY:	001.94
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	225 .
Weight:	488g
Height:	170mm
Width:	245mm
Spine width:	21mm

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