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Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
- Narrated by: Carlo Rovelli
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
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Summary
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics written and read by Carlo Rovelli. These seven short lessons guide us, with admirable clarity, through the scientific revolution that shook physics in the 20th century and still continues to shake us today.
In this short, playful, entertaining and mind-bending introduction to modern physics, Rovelli explains Einstein's theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, elementary particles, gravity, and the nature of the mind.
In under 100 pages, readers will understand the most transformative scientific discoveries of the 20th century.
Not since Richard Feynman's celebrated best seller Six Easy Pieces has physics been so vividly, intelligently and entertainingly revealed.
Carlo Rovelli is an eminent physicist with an extraordinary ability to write about complex topics in lucid, clear prose. His book was top of the best-seller charts in Italy for months and has sold over 200,000 copies since publication in November. He is the head of the Équipe de Gravité Quantique at the theoretical physics department of Aix-Marseille University. It has sold in over a dozen languages.
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- Rich
- 22-02-19
not as good as Realty is not what it seems.
This covers much the same ground as Rovelli's other book Realty is not what it seems. The later however is a little better presented and thus I would say better Value. There isn't any need to buy both.
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- Mark
- 15-03-17
Fascinating, but....
A fascinating little book, but the narrator's heavily accented English is sometimes difficult to follow. I think it would have been better read by a native English speaker.
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- Stipanka Ivandic
- 04-03-19
Bad narration
Sadly, great content is clouded by very bad narration (inadequate pronunciation). It was hard to completely enjoy the book.
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- Barbara Smart
- 01-11-17
what an amazing book
Carlo rovelli is not just a man who speaks perfect language but intellect who captures the imagination of all things what a book of learning he gives lessons and then lessons take My Breath Away
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- Ms. K. D. KC
- 14-03-17
Probably better as non audio book
This book came highly recommended to me. However, I was disappointed mainly because I found the narrator not engaging and difficult to keep up with. It wasn't an easy listen. However, I bought this book for my sister who is about to do astronomy gcse as I think the actual material is good.
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- mario
- 26-09-18
Small but full of joy
A fantastic audio experience. Straight to the point some of the most complex theories out there explained layman's terms just a joy to listen to.
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- Louise W.
- 20-08-23
Most excellent
I was having a particularly bad night because I have terrible neighbours. Listening to this was the perfect counterbalance to the chaos. I haven’t read any of his other books so nothing to compare it to. He has a lovely voice, I didn’t struggle with his accent at all, even over the noise from next door. Somewhat familiar with the subject matter I was still enthralled with his telling. Would definitely recommend.
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- Niki Ranade
- 22-05-23
Fascinating
Will read again and delve into Rovelli’s other texts. Thought provoking and a must read.
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- roserosalindflying
- 04-10-22
Physics without the maths
Loved this book. Wonderfully lucid explanations of modern physics. The chapter on time was mind-boggling but I knew by then that I'd have to listen 2 or 3 more times before I could have a conversation about any of this. The language is poetic and ii is beautifully read by the author. I now have the beginnings of an understanding of what general relativity, quantum physics loop theory and thermodynamics are. That's not bad!
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-01-22
A little masterpiece
A wonderful little book that addresses the biggest of issues. The final chapter is a blessing.
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