Wonder : when and why the world appears radiant
(Book)
Author
Published
[Massachusetts?] : [Paul R. Fleischman], [2013].
ISBN
9781937650230, 1937650235
Physical Desc
387 pages ; 23 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Natick - Adult | 700.46/F596 | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
[Massachusetts?] : [Paul R. Fleischman], [2013].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781937650230, 1937650235
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-373) and index.
Description
What do a marigold, starlight over South Africa, and the birth of a child have in common? Every person, plant, and star springs up from information compounded by interaction. We are embedded in an ancient, intricate world. Changing combinations of atoms pass through the long filter of history and natural law, to form planet Earth, whales, and our own thoughts. Based on the growth of evidence explaining how the world is put together, we have become the first generation to have a narrative that unites electron motion to our breath, and that connects hydrogen fusion in the sun to the energy that powers our own minds. We can describe how the proteins in our mitochondria pinch and place into perfect position metal ions that were forged in exploding stars. We cohere for a moment, suspended between information, order, and transformation of all things. This book is a scientific and literary exploration of those discoveries that reveal our deepest identity. Through our urge to understand and communicate, we have uncovered new meanings that infuse our days with wonder.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Fleischman, P. R. (2013). Wonder: when and why the world appears radiant . [Paul R. Fleischman].
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fleischman, Paul R.. 2013. Wonder: When and Why the World Appears Radiant. [Paul R. Fleischman].
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fleischman, Paul R.. Wonder: When and Why the World Appears Radiant [Paul R. Fleischman], 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Fleischman, Paul R.. Wonder: When and Why the World Appears Radiant [Paul R. Fleischman], 2013.
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