The River of Time Igor D. Novikov University of Copenhagen Price: AUD$27.95
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Bindings: Paperback Date of Publication: 17/5/2001 Bibliographic Description: 2001 216 x 138 mm 297pp 16 figures
Can we change the past? The surprising answer can be found here. In a superb overview, Novikov examines the history of the study of time and presents the modern state of physical research. Figures who have helped to shape our views are depicted in the context of their own times and struggles: from Socrates in Athens, to the physicists under the former Soviet Union. Novikov details his personal experiences with 20th-century Russian and Western physicists. An engaging style and wonderful illustrations make this hugely enjoyable and accessible to all.
Contents Preface to the Russian edition; Preface to the English edition; 1. Origins of thinking about time; 2. Science of time is born; 3. Light; 4. The pace of time can be slowed down!; 5. Time machine; 6. Time, space and gravitation; 7. Holes in space and time; 8. Energy extracted from black holes; 9. Towards the sources of the river of time; 10. Journey to unusual depths; 11. Grand unification; 12. Sources; 13. What produces the flow of time and why in a single direction only?; 14. Against the flow; 15. Can we change the past?.
Key Features
Informal, accessible style typified by cartoon illustrations
Other books on topic have less about development of subject
Personal perspective on subject from authority on cosmology
`... insights into the nature of time pepper Novikovīs delightful book ... Itīs all mind-boggling stuff, but Novikov, a brilliant Russian astrophysicist, breaks up the brain twisting theory with personal reminiscences of his life.ī New Scientist
