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The road to reality : a complete guide to the laws of the universe
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The road to reality : a complete guide to the laws of the universe

by Roger Penrose

This comprehensive volume explores the physical universe and its mathematical foundations, from geometry and calculus to relativity and quantum mechanics. It examines the standard model of particle physics, cosmology, and contemporary scientific theories.

Accession 6583 ISBN — Publisher Jonathan Cape
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