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The Cyclical Serpent: Prospects For An Ever-repeating Universe
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Cyclical Serpent: Prospects For An Ever-repeating Universe
Contributors:
By (Author) Paul Halpern
Publisher:
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Imprint:
Perseus Books
Publication Date:
27th June 2003
Country:
United States
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
Cosmology and the universe
Popular science
Dewey:
523.1
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
328
Dimensions:
Width 140mm, Height 210mm
Description
"This book is well written and informative, and Halpern's humor is delightful."-- Choice . A comparative overview of common images of the universe from world art and folklore and their similarities to our current scientific understanding.
Author Bio
Paul Halpern is Professor of Physics at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and the author of many trade science books, including The Cyclical Serpent, Countdown to the Apocalypse, and The Pursuit of Destiny. He lives in Philadelphia.
