Third Thoughts

The Universe We Still Don’t Know

Steven Weinberg

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Harvard Uni.Press Academi
13 August 2019

Mathematics & Sciences; Philosophy of science; History of science; Popular science; Physics; Atomic & molecular physics

"""The phrase 'public intellectual' is much bandied about. Just a few real heavyweights in the world merit the title, and Steven Weinberg is preeminent among them."" -Richard Dawkins

""Weinberg has a knack for capturing a complex concept in a succinct, unforgettable image

One of the smartest and most diligent scientists around."" -Nature

In this wise and wide-ranging meditation, one of the most captivating science communicators of our time challenges us to reconsider the entanglement of science and society. From the cosmological to the personal, from astronomy and quantum physics to the folly of manned spaceflight and the rewards of getting things wrong, Steven Weinberg shares his views on the workings of the universe and our aspirations and limitations. Third Thoughts aims to provoke and inform and never loses sight of the human dimension of scientific discovery.

""One of the 20th century's greatest physicists shares his strongly-held opinions on everything from the Higgs boson to the state of theoretical physics and the problems of science and society."" -Forbes

""This book should be read not only for its insightful and illuminating explanations of a wide range of physical phenomena but also for the opportunity it affords to follow the wanderings of a brilliant mind through topics ranging from high-energy physics and the makeup of the cosmos to poetry, and from the history and philosophy of science to the dangers of economic inequality

[A] captivating book."" -Mario Livio, Science"

By: Steven Weinberg
Imprint: Harvard Uni.Press Academi
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9780674241473
ISBN 10: 0674241479
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 13 August 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steven Weinberg won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory unifying two forces of nature, laying the foundation for the Standard Model of subatomic physics. His other awards include the National Medal of Science and eighteen honorary degrees. Among Weinberg's books are the classic The First Three Minutes and To Explain the World. He is a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books and teaches at the University of Texas.

Reviews for Third Thoughts: The Universe We Still Don’t Know

One of the 20th century's greatest physicists, in this collection of essays, shares his strongly-held opinions on everything from the Higgs boson to the state of theoretical physics and the problems of science and society. If you're a big Steven Weinberg fan, you won't want to miss his latest.-- (12/14/2018) Weinberg has a knack for capturing a complex concept in a succinct, unforgettable image...[He's] one of the smartest and most diligent scientists around.--Robert Crease Nature (08/02/2018) This book should be read not only for its insightful and illuminating explanations of a wide range of physical phenomena but also for the opportunity it affords to follow the wanderings of a brilliant mind through topics ranging from high-energy physics and the makeup of the cosmos to poetry, and from the history and philosophy of science to the dangers of economic inequality...[A] captivating book.--Mario Livio Science (07/30/2018) This collection is an easily digestible glimpse into the mind of a thoughtful scientific communicator and shows the truly all-encompassing nature of theoretical physics.--Andrea Gawrylewski Scientific American (08/01/2018) A stimulating and admirable book.--N. David Mermin Physics Today (01/01/2019) Steve Weinberg's essays are fascinating and thought-provoking as always. Readers will find a lot to think about on a wide range of topics.--Edward Witten, Institute for Advanced Study The phrase 'public intellectual' is much bandied about. Just a few real heavyweights in the world merit the title, and Steven Weinberg is preeminent among them. His collection ranges from deep science on the very frontier of human comprehension, through his trenchant views on public policy, to history and the arts. Compelling reading.--Richard Dawkins Weinberg's finest collection yet--chock-full of informative content, wise opinion, and intelligent comment. He is an extreme rarity--a great physicist whose writings are entertaining and accessible for both experts and non-specialists. Superb.--Graham Farmelo, author of The Strangest Man