Power (inbunden)
Format
Inbunden (Hardback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
146
Utgivningsdatum
2006-01-01
Förlag
Cambridge University Press
Medarbetare
MacKay, David
Illustratör/Fotograf
4 colour pl tab musical examples 27 diagrams 5 halftones
Illustrationer
27d.4col.pl.tab.mus.exs. 5halftones
Volymtitel
Series Number 16 Power
Dimensioner
249 x 175 x 13 mm
Vikt
459 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9780521823777

Power

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In this book, first published in 2006, seven internationally renowned writers address the theme of Power from the perspective of their own disciplines. Energy expert Mary Archer begins with an exploration of the power sources of our future. Astronomer Neil Tyson leads a tour of the orders of magnitude in the cosmos. Mathematician and inventor of the Game of Life John Conway demonstrates the power of simple ideas in mathematics. Screenwriter Maureen Thomas explains the mechanisms of narrative power in the media of film and videogames, Elisabeth Bronfen the emotional power carried by representations of life and death, and Derek Scott the power of patriotic music and the mysterious Mozart effect. Finally, celebrated parliamentarian Tony Benn critically assesses the reality of power and democracy in society.
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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.