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The Book of Nothing: Vacuums, Voids, and the Latest Ideas About the Origins of the Universe
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Pantheon Books
Publication date April 1, 2001
Pages 361
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780375420993
ISBN-10 0375420991
Dimensions 1.50 by 6.50 by 9.50 in.
Weight 1.50 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Published in Great Britain
Original list price $27.50
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Summary
A leading mathematician and cosmologist explores the concept of nothingness, from the origins of zero in ancient India, through changing ideas about nothing from ancient Greece to the present day, to attempts by modern mathematics, cosmology, theology, and physics to explain the role of 'nothing' in the structure of the universe. 35,000 first printing. (view table of contents)
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9780375420993 | details & prices | 361 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.50 in. | 1.50 lbs | List price $27.50
About: Explores the concept of nothingness, from the origins of zero in ancient India to attempts by modern mathematics, cosmology, theology, and physics to explain the role of 'nothing' in the structure of the universe.
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Reprint edition from Vintage Books (August 1, 2002)
9780375726095 | details & prices | 5.25 × 8.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A leading mathematician and cosmologist explores the concept of nothingness, from the origins of zero in ancient India, through changing ideas about 'nothing' from ancient Greece to the present day, to attempts by modern mathematics, cosmology, theology, and physics to explain the role of 'nothing' in the structure of the universe.

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