{"product_id":"a-different-universe-9780465038299","title":"A Different Universe","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we''re used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in  A Different Universe , Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our fingers. Instead of looking for ultimate theories, Laughlin considers the world of emergent properties-meaning the properties, such as the hardness and shape of a crystal, that result from the organization of large numbers of atoms. Laughlin shows us how the most fundamental laws of physics are in fact emergent.  A Different Universe  is a truly mind-bending book that shows us why everything we think about fundamental physical laws needs to change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I started reading, and cliche though it be I couldn't stop... A Different Universe should be required reading for physics researchers, teachers and students...\" New Scientist \"An important, brain-tickling new book.' New York Times\"","brand":"Basic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018244522327,"sku":"9780465038299","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780465038299.jpg?v=1750776147","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-different-universe-9780465038299","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}