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Powers of Ten Philip Morrison

Powers of Ten By Philip Morrison

Powers of Ten by Philip Morrison


$24.99
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

In 42 consecutive scenes - each at a different power of ten level of magnification - readers are taken from the dimension of one billion light years to the size of an atom. The text describes what we can perceive at each progressively smaller level of magnitude.

Powers of Ten Summary

Powers of Ten: About the Relative Size of the Universe by Philip Morrison

Over 100,000 copies of this spectacular journey have already been sold. In forty-two consecutive scenes, each at a different 'power of ten' level of magnification, readers are taken from the dimension of one billion light years to the realm of the atom. The text and other illustrations depict what we can perceive at each progressively smaller level of magnitude. A brilliant pictorial and textual embodiment of a wonderful idea. Stephen Jay Gould Videos of Powers of Ten are available from: RITELtd. Cross Tree, Walton Street, Walton in Gordano, Clevedon, Avon BS21 7AW Tel: 01275-340279 Fax: 01275-340327

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GOR001303229
9780716760085
0716760088
Powers of Ten: About the Relative Size of the Universe by Philip Morrison
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Scientific American Library
19940801
159
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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